Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to oral menopause hormone therapy linked to increased risk of blood clots, and cardiovascular disease at higher doses
Scientists comment on a study, published in The BMJ, that investigates a link between oral menopause hormone therapy and increased risk … read more
expert reaction to study looking at chemical production volumes, sources, intake levels, emissions of breast-cancer relevant chemicals
Scientists comment on a study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, looking at chemical production volumes, sources, intake levels, emissions of breast-cancer … read more
expert reaction to UPF consumption linked to higher risk of multiple chronic diseases
A study published in Family Medicine and Community Health investigates the link between UPF consumption and risk of multiple chronic disease. … read more
expert reaction to pre-print due to be presented at the UKHSA Conference 2026 on the genetics of the bacteria responsible for the Kent meningitis outbreak
Scientists react to pre-print on the genetics of the bacteria responsible for the Kent meningitis outbreak which is due to … read more
expert reaction to phase 2 trial looking at oral vitamin C supplementation in patients with pre-cancer blood disorders
A study published in Cancer looks at oral vitamin C supplementation in patients with pre-cancer blood disorders. Dr Manoj Raghavan, Honorary … read more
expert reaction to REM/deep sleep, not just sleep duration, linked with risk of several diseases
A study published in PLOS Medicine looks at sleep types (REM/deep sleep) and risk of diseases. Dr Nina Rzechorzek, MRC Clinician … read more
The State of Global Water Resources 2025
The World Meteorological Organization has released its new report The State of Global Water Resources 2025. This annual report is an authoritative … read more
expert reaction to study on human derived brain organoids in mice
Scientists comment on a study, published in Nature, that reports on work where scientists have transplanted human brain derived organoids … read more
expert reaction to air pollutants linked to higher risk of suicide
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health looks at environmental exposure to air pollutants … read more
MHRA regulation of AI in Healthcare
The MHRA-established National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare has published its recommendations for how the UK regulates, develops … read more
expert reaction to observational study on light exposure at night and changes to heart structure and function
Scientists comment on an observational study in European Heart Journal on light exposure at night and changes to heart structure … read more
expert reaction to study of changes in characteristics associated with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses over time
Scientists comment on study in JAMA Psychiatry on changes in characteristics associated with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses over … read more
expert reaction to study on paracetamol in pregnancy and ovarian development / uterine volume in daughters
Scientists comment on a study in Human Reproduction Open on paracetamol in pregnancy and ovarian development / uterine volume in … read more
expert reaction to a prospective analysis of hot drinks and oesophageal cancer
Scientists comment on a prospective analysis of hot drinks and oesophageal cancer as published in International Journal of Cancer. … read more
expert reaction to a risk attribution modelling study on global and regional burden of colorectal cancer potentially related to Helicobacter pylori exposure
Scientists react to study exploring potential relation between global and regional burden of colorectal cancer and Helicobacter pylori exposure, as … read more
expert reaction to carbon monoxide exhalations levels linked to lower risk of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists comment on study in JAMA Neurology looking at carbon monoxide exhalations levels and risk of Parkinson’s disease Dr Michael … read more
expert reaction to unpublished study about semaglutide and asthma attacks in people with diabetes
Scientists comment on an unpublished study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress about semaglutide and asthma attacks in people … read more
expert reaction to unpublished study on microplastic burden in lungs found in lung cancer diagnoses
Scientist comments on an unpublished study exploring microplastic burden in lungs found in lung cancer diagnosis, as presented at the … read more
Expert reaction to news from UKHSA that an invasive mosquito species (Aedes aegypti) has been detected in east London
Scientists comment on news from UKHSA that an invasive mosquito species (Aedes aegypti) has been detected in east London … read more
expert reaction to study investigating shared biological mechanisms between ME/CFS, Long COVID, PTSD, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Multiple Sclerosis
A study published in Journal of Translational Medicine looks at shared biological mechanisms between ME/CFS, Long COVID, PTSD, Rheumatoid Arthritis, … read more