Researchers published in the Lancet Public Health show that within London’s low emission zone (LEZ), a smaller lung volume in children was associated with higher annual air pollutant exposures. read more
Research published in the BMJ demonstrates that lowering dietary carbohydrate increased energy expenditure during weight loss maintenance, which may improve the success of obesity treatment. read more
Research published in JAMA Psychiatry demonstrates that testosterone treatment appears to be effective in reducing depressive symptoms in men. read more
Reactions to an independent review on the bovine TB strategy. read more
Expert reactions to news that a British national has died after contracting rabies following a cat bite in Morocco. read more
Two studies published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) demonstrate that supplementation with n-3 fatty acids and vitamin D did not result in lower incidences of invasive cancer or cardiovascular events when compared with placebos. 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.