Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report and recommendations
Scientists comment on the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: final report and recommendations. Prof … read more
expert reaction to press release and analysis from the World Cancer Research Fund about cancer cases in the under 50s in England, including prostate
Scientists comment on a press release and analysis about cancer cases in the under 50s in England from the World … read more
expert reaction to media reports of Russian researcher dying of suspected plague bacteria, with some speculation of a lab accident
Scientists react to media reports of Russian researcher dying of suspected plague bacteria. Prof Piero Olliaro, Professor of Poverty-Related … read more
expert reaction to a series of papers on digital media use and its impact on health
Scientists comment on a series of papers, published in The Lancet, looking at health impacts of digital media use. … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract about a phase 2 trial of a new weight loss injection, CBL-514, and levels of subcutaneous and visceral fat, presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) conference in Milan
Scientists react to a conference abstract, presented at the EASD conference in Milan, about a phase 2 trial of a … read more
expert reaction to study examining incidence of type 1 diabetes in children receiving rotavirus vaccine; secondary analysis suggests vaccine not cause of observed 11% relative increase
Scientists comment on a study examining incidence of type 1 diabetes in children receiving rotavirus vaccine; secondary analysis suggests vaccine … read more
expert reaction to trial of new amylin-based weight-loss drug petrelintide, noting fewer side effects than GLP-1-based drugs
Scientist comment on the trial of a new amylin-based weight-loss drug petrelintide, noting fewer side effects than GLP-1-based drugs, as … read more
expert reaction to a systematic review and meta-analysis looking at preconception, pregnancy, and postnatal use of GLP-1 RAs in women with diabetes
Scientist comment on a systemic review and meta-analysis, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health, looking at preconception, pregnancy, … read more
expert reaction to a population cohort study on prenatal exposure to maternal depression and antidepressants and neurodevelopmental outcomes
Scientists comment on study, published in PLOS Medicine, on prenatal exposure to maternal depression and antidepressants and neurodevelopmental outcomes. Prof … read more
expert reaction to a systematic review and meta-analysis of GLP-1 RA exposure in the periconceptional period and adverse obstetric outcomes
Scientist comments on a systematic review and meta-analysis, published in Med, investigating GLP-1 RA exposure in the periconceptional period and adverse … read more
expert reaction to systematic review and meta-analysis of cannabis use and violence
Scientist comments on a systematic review and meta-analysis, published in Psychological Medicine, investigating cannabis use and violence. Prof Simon … read more
expert reaction to news that Open AI has halted roll out of new model over safety concerns
Scientists react to news that Open AI has halted the roll out of its new model over safety concerns. … read more
expert reaction to umbrella review of studies looking at screen use and child and adolescent development
Scientists comment on an umbrella review of studies looking at child and adolescent development and screen use, as published in … read more
expert reaction to research looking at ultra-processed food, physical activity, genetic susceptibility and type 2 diabetes, being presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) conference in Milan
Scientist comment on a study, published in Diabetes, on UPF consumption, physical activity, genetic susceptibility and type 2 diabetes, which … read more
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