A new study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, reports positive outcomes for patients with Alzheimer’s who consumed a combination of nutritional compounds, but highlight that further study is required. read more
A new cohort study, published in PLOS Medicine, examines the association of lifetime alcohol use with mortality and cancer risk in older adults. read more
The government has agreed to review the status of medical cannabis. Prof Celia Morgan, Professor of Psychopharmacology, University of … read more
A new systematic review and meta-analysis, published in Heart, examines the association between marital status and risk of cardiovascular disease.
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The comments below follow on from the rapid reaction we sent out yesterday. read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) represents a fascinating new frontier in medicine, promising faster and more accurate diagnoses, an increased ability to identify and treat vulnerable patients, and a more efficient and streamlined service that can free up the time of health care professionals. read more
As part of the celebration of our ten year anniversary, a special film was commissioned about the Science Media Centre. Featuring some of the top scientists, journalists and press officers who have worked with us in the last decade, the film covers how and why the SMC was set up and the methods by which the Centre works from day-to-day. All anniversary material, including a publication of essays about the work of the SMC, is available here.