A study published in The Lancet looks at blood pressure and cholesterol in adults with obesity compared to adults with normal BMI. … read more
We know from previous evidence that obesity generally increases the risk of cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks and stroke. … read more
A case-control study published in PLOS One looks at timely vocal responses in mother-infant interactions and later psychiatric diagnoses. Dr Catalina … read more
A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health looks at primary care utilisation for mental health problems. … read more
Scientists comment on the extreme amber and red heat warnings issued by the Met Office for the week beginning 22nd … read more
A study published in Nature looks at base editing and the role of a key gene in embryo development. Dr Helen … read more
A genome editing technique called CRISPR/Cas9 has been used to correct genes in children and adults with conditions like Sickle … read more
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