Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to lifestyle changes after going on statins or blood pressure drugs
Research, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, reports on the benefits of heart healthy lifestyle choices alongside statins … read more
opioids in the UK
It is claimed that the opioid crisis in the US has caused over 70,000 drug overdose deaths and many more … read more
expert reaction to passengers testing positive for coronavirus on a cruise ship in Japan
There have been reports of passengers testing positive for coronavirus on a cruise ship in Japan. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor … read more
expert reaction to study looking at dairy modified to be lower in saturated fat (from cows fed a special diet), and cholesterol levels and heart health
Research, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reports that diary modified to be lower in saturated fats is … read more
the economic cost of violence in mental illness
A new study in The Lancet Public Health provides the first estimate of the economic cost of violence perpetrated by … read more
expert reaction to Foreign Office advising British nationals in China to leave the country if they can, in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak
The UK Foreign Office has advised all British nationals in China to leave the country if they can, in light … read more
expert reaction to paper on association between processed meat, unprocessed red meat, poultry, or fish consumption with CVD and all-cause mortality
Research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, reports that higher intake of processed meat, unprocessed red meat, or poultry, but not fish, … read more
expert reaction to two Nature papers looking at the genome sequence and characteristics of the novel coronavirus
Two studies, published in the journal Nature, report on the the genome sequence and characteristics of the novel coronavirus. … read more
expert reaction to first reported death from coronavirus outside China
The first death from coronavirus outside of China was reported in the Philippines. Dr John Tregoning, Reader in Respiratory … read more
expert reaction to coronavirus public information campaign launched across the UK by the government
The Department of Health has launched a public information campaign on the coronavirus. Dr John Tregoning, Reader in Respiratory … read more
expert reaction to confirmation that one of the two UK cases of coronavirus is a student at the University of York
It has been reported that one of the UK coronavirus cases is a student at the University of York. … read more
expert reaction to Lancet modelling study estimating spread of 2019 novel coronavirus
A study, published in The Lancet, reports on an estimate spread of the coronavirus outbreak. Prof John Edmunds, Professor … read more
Prof Jane Memmott – why the President of the British Ecological Society mows round the dandelions in her lawn
We rely on nature and biodiversity for food production and our prosperity. Managing the land well can ensure clean water … read more
expert reaction to the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union
The UK is officially withdrawing from the European Union on the 31st January at 11:01PM. Prof Edward Hill, Chief … read more
expert reaction to CMO confirming two cases of the novel coronavirus in England
The department of health has confirmed two cases of the novel coronavirus in England. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in … read more
expert reaction to WHO’s decision to declare the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak a PHEIC (Public Health Emergency of International Concern)
The WHO has declare the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Prof Jonathan Ball, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at flavonols and Alzheimer’s disease
Research, published in the journal Neurology, reports that the antioxidant flavonol may be linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s. Dr … read more
expert reaction to reported news that UK nationals will be evacuated to the UK from Wuhan and quarantined for 14 days
UK nationals will be evacuated to the UK from Wuhan and quarantined for 14 days upon their return. Prof … read more
expert reaction to Foreign Office advising against ‘all but essential travel’ to China
The UK Foreign Office has advised against ‘all but essential travel’ to China. Prof Ben Neuman, Chair of Biological … read more
expert reaction to study looking at field release of genetically engineered moth for crop protection
A study, published in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, reports on the use of genetically engineered moths for crop protection. … read more