Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to observational study on low calorie diets and depressive symptoms
An observational study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health looks at the mental health consequences of low calorie diets. … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract in which scientists propose a new approach for classifying processed foods
Irish scientists comment on a conference abstract presented at the annual conference of the American Society for Nutrition which looks … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract in which scientists propose a new approach for classifying processed foods
A conference abstract presented at the annual conference of the American Society for Nutrition looks at a new approach for … read more
The Alzheimer’s Drug Pipeline 2025
Each year, Dr Jeffrey Cummings and colleagues compile the data for Phase 1,2 and 3 trials currently active in the … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract suggesting eating rate has sustained effects on energy intake from Ultra-Processed Diets
A conference abstract presented at NUTRITION 2025 looks at eating rate and its effects on energy intake from Ultra-Processed Diets. … read more
expert reaction to randomised trial on physical exercise and reduced risk of recurrence of colon cancer
A randomised trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine and a conference abstract presented at the American Society … read more
expert reaction to drought declared in North-west England by the Environment Agency
Scientists comment on a drought being declared in North-West England. Prof David Simon, Professor of Development Geography, Royal Holloway, … read more
World Meteorological Organisation & Met Office: Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update
The Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update is issued annually by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It provides a synthesis … read more
expert reaction to online survey of antidepressant withdrawal
An online survey published in Psychiatry Research looks at the antidepressants withdrawal effects. (comment on the subject more generally, in case … read more
experts comment on the Enhanced Games
Scientists comment on the Enhanced Games and performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Dr Martin Chandler and Professor Ian Boardley from the … read more
expert reaction to study on social media use in adolescence and depressive symptoms
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at social media use and depressive symptoms during early adolescents. Prof Chris Ferguson, … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA announcing first detection of West Nile virus in UK mosquitoes
Scientists comment on the first detection of West Nile virus in UK mosquitoes, announced by the UK Health Security Agency. … read more
expert reaction to study of the cold sore virus herpes simplex 1 and risk of Alzheimer’s
A study published in BMJ Open looks at the association between herpes simplex virus type 1 and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. … read more
expert reaction to an atypical case of BSE detected on a farm in Essex
Scientists comment on an atypical case of BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) detected on a farm in Essex. Prof Ian … read more
expert reaction to World Health Assembly adopting WHO Pandemic Agreement
Scientists comment on the World Health Assembly adopting the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Pandemic Agreement. Prof Emma Thomson, Director … read more
1.5C is too high for polar ice sheets
Mass loss from ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica has quadrupled since the 1990s. It’s now the main source of … read more
expert comments on prostate cancer – symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Scientists comment on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, following Joe Biden’s diagnosis. Prof Suneil Jain, Professor … read more
expert reaction to Government setting new ten-year budgets for R&D funding
Scientists comment on DSIT setting new 10 year budgets for R&D funding. Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser, UKRI CEO, said: … read more
expert reaction to study on new CRISPR gene therapy for children with a rare metabolic disease
A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine looks at a new CRISPR gene therapy for children with a rare … read more