The Chief Medical Officer’s reports have been released annually for over 150 years, providing an independent assessment of the state … read more
Scientists comment on the Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report for 2025: Infections. Professor Arne Akbar, Chair of the British Society for … read more
Scientists comment on the launch of an independent review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and … read more
A study published in Community Mental Health Journal looks at perinatal experiences and mental health among new parents. Dr Kyla Vaillancourt, … read more
A study published in PLOS Biology looks at a trio supplement and the reversal of autism-linked behaviours in mice. Dr Tobias … read more
Scientists comment on a Government announcement on a UK-US pharmaceuticals deal and changes to NICE’s cost-effectiveness thresholds. Francis Ruiz, … read more
Scientists comment on new WHO guidelines for GLP-1 medications for the treatment of obesity, published by JAMA. Dr Marie Spreckley, … read more
A meta-analysis and systematic review published in eBioMedicine looks at nitrous oxide for the treatment of depression. Prof Hamish McAllister-Williams, … read more
Over the past year, there has been significant debate regarding whether the UK should introduce a national screening programme for … read more
experts comment on the draft recommendation (targeted screening programme should be pursued for men with a confirmed BRCA1 and BRCA2 … read more
A study published in BMC Medicine looks at polyphenol rich diets and cardiovascular disease risk. Tracy Parker, senior dietician at the … read more
Experts comment on the Autumn Budget. Sir John Lazar CBE FREng, President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, said: … read more
Scientists comment on the Government’s North Sea Strategy. Dr Anupama Sen, Head of Policy Engagement at the Oxford Smith … read more
STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) Fusion is the UK’s flagship programme to deliver a prototype fusion energy plant by … read more
An observational study published in BMJ Mental Health looks at coffee consumption and biological ageing in those with severe mental disorders. … read more
*Quotes from our friends at SMC Spain* José C. Perales, professor in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University … read more
Experts comment on news from Novo Nordisk that semaglutide does not reduce Alzheimer’s Disease progression. Prof Paresh Malhotra, Group … read more
Cochrane are publishing two new reviews looking at the HPV vaccine. Together, they provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date … read more
James Bamborough, Sustainability and Net Zero Policy Manager at the Institution of Engineering and Technology said: “COP30 in Belém has … read more
A new clinical trial assessing the use of puberty suppression in young people with gender incongruence is being set up … read more