Researchers publishing in the journal BMC Medicine have reported that in their study greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with lower cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality. read more
A group of researchers have published their work in The BMJ which examines the effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on heart failure. read more
A paper published in JAMA Psychiatry has reported that use of hormonal contraceptives is associated with subsequent use of anti-depressants and a first diagnosis of depression. read more
The effect of climate change on grasses such as wheat and rice is examined in a paper published in Biology Letters with the authors reporting that climate change is expected to outpace rate of adaptation. read more
A paper published in the journal Molecular Cancer Biology has reported that aluminium salt compounds are able to transform mouse breast cells maintained in vitro to give them characteristics of tumour cells. read more
A paper published in JAMA has examined the effect of statin and non-statin therapies on LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk and reports that either therapy could contribute to lowering LDL-cholesterol leading to a reduction in relative risk for cardiovascular disease. 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.