Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to the notre dame fire
Reactions to the fire that damaged the Notre Dame Cathedral Andy Dark, former London firefighter, fire health and safety expert … read more
expert reaction to study showing half of patients on statins do not have ‘healthy’ cholesterol after 2 years
Research published in HEART demonstrates that half of patients prescribed statins in primary care fail to reach ‘healthy’ cholesterol levels … read more
expert reaction to atmospheric transport of microplastics
Research published in Nature Geoscience suggests that microplastics can reach and affect remote areas through atmospheric transport. Dr Ben Williams, … read more
expert reaction to news of birth of baby through mitochondrial DNA transfer for infertility in Greece
Reactions to news of the birth of a baby through mitochondrial DNA transfer in Greece. A spokesperson for the Human … read more
cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
New research carried out by the University of Southampton and King’s College London has looked into whether Cognitive Behavioural Therapy … read more
expert reaction to study looking at stress related disorders and risk of cardiovascular disease
Research published in the BMJ demonstrates that stress related disorders are associated with multiple types of cardiovascular disease. Dr Katja … read more
expert reaction to air pollution and childhood asthma
Research published in The Lancet Planetary Health suggests that pollution guidelines may need to be re-evaluated as a reduction in … read more
expert reaction to nutrient intake, dietary supplement use and mortality in the US
Research published in Annals of Internal Medicine demonstrate that use of dietary supplements was not associated with mortality benefits among … read more
expert reaction to brain stimulation to restore working memory in older adults
Research published in Nature Neuroscience describes a technique of noninvasive brain stimulation that resulted in improvement in working memory of … read more
expert comments about ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) in London, which is coming into force next monday
Reactions to news that an ultra-low emission zone will be introduced in London on Monday 8th April. Prof Jonathan Grigg, … read more
new study says low to moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against stroke
It has previously been claimed that a small amount of alcohol might protect against stroke. A new genetic study of … read more
expert reaction to screen use and psychological well-being in adolescents
Research published in Psychological Science analyses suggested links between screen use and psychological well-being in adolescents. Dr Max Davie, Officer … read more
expert reaction to research on alcohol intake and stroke
Research published in The Lancet demonstrates that moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against stroke as previous studies have claimed. … read more
the pliocene epoch: the last time earth had 400 ppm of atmospheric CO2
A few years ago, atmospheric CO2 passed the 400ppm mark. The last time CO2 was so plentiful was in the … read more
expert reaction to systematic analysis on health effects of diet by country
Research conducted by The Lancet provides evidence of the potential impact of sub-optimal diet on non-communicable diseases mortality and morbidity … read more
expert reaction to research on whether e-cigarettes have renormalised smoking among teenagers
Research published in Tobacco Control demonstrates that there is little evidence that renormalisation of youth smoking was occurring during a … read more
expert reaction to study looking at association between IVF and risk of childhood cancers
Research published in JAMA Pediatrics found a small association of IVF with overall cancers of early childhood. Prof Alastair Sutcliffe, … read more
expert reaction to the 20th anniversary of NICE
Expert reaction to the 20th anniversary of NICE Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed, President-Elect of the British Pharmacological Society said: “When … read more
expert reaction to research on perceptions of e-cigarettes vs smoking in the US
Research published in JAMA Network Open looked at the perception of health risks of smoking and e-cigarettes and found that … read more
expert reaction to the WMO state of the climate report
Reactions to the publication of the WMO statement on the state of the global climate in 2018 Prof Myles Allen, … read more