Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to small, achievable changes in physical activity linked to lower mortality risks
A study published in The Lancet looks at small changes in physical activity and mortality risk. Dr Richard Godfrey, Senior Lecturer … read more
expert reaction to small improvements in sleep, physical activity, and diet are linked with a longer life
A study published in eClinical Medicine looks at improvements in sleep, physical activity and diet being linked to a longer life. … read more
expert reaction to paper proposing thresholds for cannabis use, as published in Addiction
A study published in Addiction looks at risk thresholds for cannabis use. Dr Marta Di Forti, MRC Senior Clinical Fellow, Institute … read more
expert reaction to recent discussions around AI generated non-consensual sexualised deepfakes
Scientists comment on discussions around AI generated sexualised deepfakes (‘AI nudification’). Dr Junade Ali, cyber security and digital forensics … read more
expert reaction to study looking at proportion of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia cases attributable to apolipoprotein E genetic variants
A study published in npj Dementia looks at apolipoprotein E genetic variants of Alzheimer’s disease. Prof Anneke Lucassen, Professor of Genomic … read more
expert reaction to OVO labs announcing efficacy data for its therapeutic (EmbryoProtect 1) to rejuvenate the human egg
An unpublished conference abstract and preprint from OVO labs claims to have rejuvenated the human egg. Prof Robin Lovell-Badge … read more
expert reaction to Storm Goretti
Scientists comment on Storm Goretti. Prof Christopher White, Professor in Climate Extremes and Resilience, University of Strathclyde, said: “The … read more
expert reaction to exercise having similar results as therapy for treating depression
A systematic review published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews looks at exercise and therapy for the treatment of depression. … read more
Weight regain after stopping obesity drugs, new systematic review and meta-analysis
What happens to body weight and measures of cardiometabolic health after people stop taking obesity drugs? A new systematic review … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis looking at weight regain (and cardiometabolic markers) after stopping obesity drugs
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the BMJ looks at weight regain after stopping obesity drugs. Prof Jason … read more
expert reaction to study looking at different preservatives in foods and incidence of different cancers
A study published in The BMJ looks at food additive preservatives and cancer risk. Comments from the Science Media Centre Ireland: … read more
expert reaction to the Shropshire canal sinkhole
Scientists comment on a canal sinkhole at a canal in Shropshire. Dr Michael Branney, Emeritus Professor of Volcanology, University … read more
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