Author Archives: Science Media Centre
Largest study looking at vegetarian diets and risks of different cancers
Research from the Cancer Epidemiology Unit at Oxford Population Health has looked at vegetarian, vegan, pescetarian, poultry-eating and meat-eating diets … read more
expert reaction to study looking at vegetarian and other diets and incidences of different cancers
A study published in the British Journal of Cancer looks at vegetarian and other diets and cancer incidence. Dr Hilda … read more
expert reaction to review study looking at collagen supplements, skin health, osteoarthritis symptoms and sports performance
A review study published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum looks at collagen supplementation for skin and musculoskeletal health. Dr … read more
expert reaction to ACHIEVE-3 trial results about efficacy and safety of once-daily oral orforglipron compared with oral semaglutide in adults with type 2 diabetes
Trial results published in The Lancet looks at the efficacy and safety of a once daily-daily oral pill (Orforglipron) compared to semaglutide. … read more
expert reaction to the Global Mind Health Report 2025
Scientists comment on the Global Mind Health Report 2025, published by Sapien Labs. Prof Pete Etchells, Professor of Psychology … read more
expert reaction to study on cardiac screening in young people using an ECG and diagnosis of heart conditions
A study published in American College of Cardiology (JACC) looks at cardiac screening for heart conditions in children. Dr Peter … read more
expert reaction to the Prostate Cancer Research report ‘Review of the Economic Model Used to Inform National Decisions on Prostate Cancer Screening in the UK’
Scientists comment on the Prostate Cancer Research report that reviews the economic model used to inform decisions on prostate cancer … read more
expert reaction to observational study of cancer mortality and proximity to nuclear power plants in the United States
A study published in Nature Communications analyses cancer mortality and proximity to nuclear power plants in the USA. Prof Jim Smith, … read more
expert reaction to MHRA statement and letter, and DHSC announcing a pause of the PATHWAYS clinical trial of puberty suppression in children and young people with gender incongruence
The MHRA released a statement about the Pathways trial of puberty suppression in children and young people with gender incongruence, … read more
expert reaction to press release from GRAIL on the topline findings of the NHS-Galleri trial
Scientists comment on topline findings of the NHS Galleri trial, published by GRAIL. Professor Richard Houlston, Head of the … read more
expert reaction to study in mice on a vaccine for various pathogens
A study published in Science looks at a vaccine in mice that provides protection from various pathogens. Prof Daniela Ferreira, Professor … read more
expert reaction to reported shortage of ‘bone cement’ causing delays in NHS operations
Scientists comment on a shortage of ‘bone cement’ disrupting NHS joint operations. Dr Alex Dickinson, Professor of Prosthetics Engineering, … read more
expert reaction to US study on air pollution as a direct risk factor for Alzheimer’s Disease
A US study published in PLOS Medicine looks at air pollution as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s Disease. Prof Matt … read more
How do we solve the silent pandemic of mental illness?
Expert Encounter with Dr Lade Smith, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Dr Lade Smith was elected President of … read more
expert reaction to current measles cases in north London
Scientist comment in response to measles cases being reported in North London. Dr Ben Kasstan-Dabush, Assistant Professor in Global … read more
expert reaction to phase IIa randomized placebo-controlled trial of DMT for depression
Results from a phase II randomised controlled trial published in Nature Medicine looks at the psychedelic DMT (dimethyltryptamine) for the treatment of … read more
expert reaction to Cochrane review looking at intermittent fasting and weight loss
A review published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews looks at intermittent fasting for adults with obesity. Dr Baptiste … read more
expert reaction to UK and some other European countries saying the toxin epibatidine (which is found in the skin of Ecuador dart frogs) was found in samples from Alexei Navalny’s body and highly likely resulted in his de
Scientists comment on claims made by the UK and other countries that the toxin epibatidine was found in in samples … read more
expert reaction to DHSC consultation on smoke-free or vape-free spaces
Scientists comment on a Department for Health & Social Care (DHSC) consultation of smoke-free and vape-free spaces. Prof Caitlin … read more
expert reaction to meta-analysis on exercise and treating depression/anxiety
A meta analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine looks at the effect of exercise on depression and anxiety symptoms. … read more