Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at pulegone levels in mint- and menthol-flavored e-Cigarettes
Research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, reports on the levels of the chemical pulegone in mint and menthol-flavoured e-cigarettes. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at paracetamol in pregnancy and behaviour, memory and IQ in children
Research, published in Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, reports that childhood behaviour, memory, and IQ may be linked to paracetamol use … read more
expert reaction to drones at Heathrow
Protesters have been flying drones at Heathrow airport in an attempt to cause disruption. Prof Ian Poll, Emeritus Professor … read more
expert reaction to Prof Sir Mark Walport retiring as CEO of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) next year
It has been announced that Prof Sir Mark Walport will be retiring as CEO of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) … read more
expert reaction to Trump’s decision to ban flavourings in e-cigarettes
President Trump has decided to ban flavourings in e-cigarettes in the USA, in light of the recent illness and deaths … read more
expert reaction to study looking at social media and adolescent mental health
Research, published in JAMA Psychiatry, reports a link between time spent on social media and risk of mental health problems in … read more
expert reaction to a change in UK student visa rules allowing students to stay for two years after graduation
The UK Government has announced changes to student immigration rules that will allow students to remain in the UK for … read more
expert reaction to the Tafida Raqeeb case
The High Court case concerning the future and treatment of the ill child Tafida Raqueeb started on September 9th. … read more
expert reaction to new bacterial strain linked to scarlet fever
Research, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, reports the discovery of a new strain of bacteria linked to scarlet fever. … read more
expert reaction to Michael Schumacher’s treatment in a Paris hospital
It has been reported that the Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher is being treated at a hospital in Paris. … read more
expert reaction to government announcement of more than £500m investment in green technologies
The UK Government has announced a more than £500m investment in green technologies. Prof Myles Allen, Professor of Geosystem … read more
expert reaction to PHE report into dependence on prescription medicines
Public Health England (PHE) have published a report into dependence on prescription medicines. A spokesperson for the Medicines and Healthcare … read more
expert reaction to study looking at napping and risk of heart attack and stroke
Research, published in the journal Heart, reports that taking a nap once or twice a day may lower the risk of … read more
expert reaction to block of flats fire in Worcester Park, London
Reaction to a fire at a four story residential building in Worcester Park, London, in the early hours of Monday … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract looking at blood autoantibody test and CT imaging, and lung cancer
A conference abstract, presented at the IASLC (International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer) 2019 World Conference on Lung … read more
expert reaction to ongoing deaths and lung injuries being linked to vaping in the US
Responses to further reported cases of death and lung injuries being linked to vaping in the US. Prof Peter … read more
expert reaction to paper and commentary on recent cases of harm through vaping in the US
Research and commentary, published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), reports on recent cases of lung harm through … read more
Dr John Leonard, CEO, Intellia Therapeutics – human genome editing for rare and genetic disease
Up to 7% of the population suffer from a rare disease, many of which are life-changing and have poor treatment … read more
expert reaction to study on meat-eating, fish-eating and vegetarian diets and risk of heart disease and stroke
Research, published in The BMJ, reports that those who have a vegetarian or fish eating diet have lower risk of heart … read more
expert reaction to e-cigarettes and lung function in mice
Research, published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, reports that mice exposed to e-cigarette vapour over a period of months … read more