Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to report on nicotine and heart / blood vessels
A report published in the European Heart Journal looks at nicotine and the cardiovascular system. Dr Jasmine Khouja, Lecturer in Psychology … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the association between eating high-fat cheese and cream and dementia risk
A study published in Neurology looks at the association between high fat cheese and dementia risk. Prof Eef Hogervorst, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study on prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease in the community
A study published in Nature looks at the prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease pathology in the community. Prof Roslyn Bill, Professor of … read more
expert reaction to study looking at adherence to the Planetary Health Diet Index in pre and early pregnancy, and foetal body fat
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at the Planetary Health Diet and body fat in foetuses. Prof Tom Sanders, … read more
expert reaction to UKRI budget allocations
Scientists comment on UKRI budget allocations through to 2029/2030. Professor Andrew Morris CBE PMedSci, President of the Academy of … read more
Q&A on seasonal flu
The SMC ran a press briefing with some of the UK’s leading flu experts tomorrow. To allow journalists to ask … read more
expert reaction to study of GB nicotine pouch use
A study published in the Lancet Public Health looks at oral nicotine pouch use in Great Britain. Prof Peter Hajek, Professor … read more
expert reaction to systematic review study looking at saturated fat intake and cardiovascular disease events
A systematic review published in Annals of Internal Medicine looks at saturated fat intake and cardiovascular events. Prof Nita Forouhi, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at benefits and risks of plant-based diets in children
A study published in the Critical Reviews in Food Science & Nutrition looks at the risks and benefits of vegan diets in … read more
expert reaction to the latest UKHSA National flu and COVID-19 surveillance report
Scientists comment on the UK Health Security Agency’s flu and COVID-19 surveillance report. Prof Antonia Ho, Professor and Honorary … read more
expert reaction to the latest NHS data on the current flu season
Scientists comment on the latest NHS data on the current flu season. Prof Ed Hutchinson, Professor of Molecular and … read more
expert reaction to media reports of campaigners beginning legal action to halt Pathways trial of puberty suppression drugs
Scientists comment on reports that campaigners are beginning legal action to halt the Pathways trial of puberty blockers. Prof … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and network meta-analysis of antidepressant deprescribing strategies
A systematic review and network meta-analysis published in Lancet Psychiatry looks at antidepressant deprescribing strategies. Prof Christiaan Vinkers, psychiatrist and Professor … read more
What is the best way to come off antidepressants? A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Antidepressants are an effective treatment for moderate to severe depression and anxiety. Once patients are better, they may choose to … read more
expert reaction to study in mice looking at fasting and hormone therapy response for breast cancer
A study published in Nature looks at fasting and hormone therapy response for breast cancer in mice. Dr Charlie Birts, Lecturer … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the gut microbiome and associations with markers of health
A study published in Nature looks at the gut microorganisms associated with markers of health. Dr Fred Warren, Group Leader, … read more
expert reaction to a paper looking at theobromine (a compound in cocoa) and markers of biological ageing
A study published in Ageing looks at looks at a compound found in cocoa and biological ageing. Dr Dimitrios Koutoukidis, Associate … read more
expert reaction to study of dual use of cigarettes and vapes
A study published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research looks at outcomes from dual use of cigarettes and vapes. Prof Caitlin … read more
expert reaction to sperm donor passing on TP53 mutation
Scientists comment on a sperm donor carrying a cancer causing gene mutation used to conceive children. Prof Allan Pacey, … read more
What do we do about the UK’s aging infrastructure?
Climate change and extreme weather are stressing our bridges and flood defences. Our aging roads and water systems are strained from rising demand. Many … read more