Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at red wine and the gut microbiome
Research, published in the journal Gastroenterology, reports that drinking red wine may be beneficial for the gut microbiome. Dr … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at a potential mechanism for muscle ache associated with statin use
Research, published in JACC: Basic to Translational Science, reports on potential causes of statin related muscle pain. Prof Liam … read more
expert reaction to death in Illinois reported as being linked to vaping
A patient in the USA has died from a respiratory disease that has reportedly been linked to vaping. Prof … read more
expert reaction to NICE draft guidance on cannabidiol for childhood epilepsy
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), has released draft guidance on the use of cannabidiol based medications for … read more
expert reaction to study looking at a polypill to prevent cardiovascular diseases
Research, published in The Lancet, reports on a new polypill combining four cardiovascular drugs in a single pill. Prof Kausik Ray, … read more
expert reaction to the Lancashire fracking tremor
Tremors of 1.55 and 0.87 magnitude were recorded on the 21st and 22nd of August in Lancashire following fracking events … read more
expert reaction to study looking at air pollution and mortality
Research, published in New England Journal of Medicine, reports a link between exposure to toxic air pollutants and increased cardiovascular and respiratory … read more
expert reaction to WHO report on microplastics in drinking water
A report, published by the World Health Organisation (WHO), examines the potential human health risks associated with exposure to microplastics in … read more
expert reaction to report on clean growth and net zero policy
The governments Science and Technology Committee has published a report into the Governments commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions … read more
expert reaction to meta-analysis of studies comparing individuals with and without autism over time
Research, published in JAMA Psychiatry, reports that the differences between individuals with autism and those without autism have decreased over … read more
expert reaction to study looking at antibiotic use and bowel cancer risk
Research, published in Gut, reports that antibiotic use is linked to higher bowel cancer risk, and lower risk of rectal cancer. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at air pollution and age-related macular degeneration
A study, published in the Journal of Investigative Medicine, reports a link between long term exposure to pollutants from vehicle … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at midlife blood pressure and brain volume
Research, published in The Lancet Neurology, reports that high blood pressure and rising blood pressure between the ages of 36 … read more
expert reaction to paper on environmental pollution and psychiatric disorders
A study, and an accompanying article, published in PLOS Biology, report a possible link between exposure to environmental pollution and … read more
expert reaction to study estimating UK shale gas reserves
Research, published in Nature Communications, reports that the UK’s shale gas reserves are lower than they were previously thought to … read more
expert reaction to study looking at mortality associated biomarkers in the blood
Research, published in Nature Communications, reports on biomarkers in the blood that may be able to help predict mortality risk. … read more
Prof Edzard Ernst’s new book – ‘Alternative Medicine: A critical assessment of 150 modalities’
Prof Edzard Ernst, Emeritus Professor of Complementary Medicine, is publishing a new book: ‘Alternative Medicine: A critical assessment of 150 … read more
expert reaction to Ofgem launching investigation into power cuts, and initial report from the National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO)
Ofgem has launched an investigation into the national grid power outage in early August 2019. James Robottom, Energy Lead, … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract looking at extracting hydrogen from oil sands
An abstract, being presented at the Goldschmidt geochemistry conference, reports that Scientists have developed a method for extracting hydrogen gas from … read more
expert reaction to Boris Johnson on measles and vaccine uptake
Reaction to the Prime Minister’s statement on measles and vaccine uptake. Dr David Elliman, Consultant in Community Child Health, … read more