Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at plant based or vegan diets and type 2 diabetes
Research published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care shows that plant-based diets were associated with improvement in several areas including emotional well-being, physical well-being, depression, quality of life and general health. read more
expert reaction to antibiotic and antacid use in early childhood and risk of obesity
Research published in Gut demonstrates that prescriptions for antibiotics and antacid medications in the first 2 years of childhood are associated with the development of childhood obesity. read more
prenatal exposure to phthalates and language development
Research published in JAMA Paediatrics demonstrates that prenatal exposure to to phthalates was associated with language delay in children. A Roundup accompanied … read more
expert reaction to study looking at prenatal phthalate exposure and language development in early childhood
Research published in JAMA Paediatrics demonstrates that prenatal exposure to to phthalates was associated with language delay in children. read more
expert reaction to WHO report on global air pollution and children’s health
Expert reactions to World Health Organisation (WHO) report on the links between exposure to air pollution and adverse health effects in children. read more
expert reactions to Lancashire earth tremors
Reactions to news that a 0.8 magnitude tremor occurred in Lancashire on the 26 October. read more
expert reaction to trial on new investigational antibiotic, cefiderocol, in treating urinary tract infections
Research published in the The Lancet Infectious Diseases demonstrates that the use of cefiderocol was non-inferior compared with imipenem-cilastatin for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infection in people with multidrug-resistant infections. read more
expert reaction to study looking at blood pressure drugs and lung cancer risk
Research published in the BMJ shows the use of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) which are used to treat high blood pressure, was associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. read more
expert reaction to news the government will open a consultation on fortifying flour with folic acid
Reactions to news the government will open a consultation on fortifying flour with folic acid. read more
expert reactions to Lancashire earth tremors 24/10
Reactions to reports that earth tremors were detected near Lancashire fracking site. read more
expert reactions to statement that a hard Brexit ‘could cripple UK science’
The Francis Crick Institute has warned that Brexit could do serious damage to UK science and research following the completion of … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract that reports finding microplastics in human stools
A conference abstract being presented at United European Gastroenterology (UEG) Wee reports finding microplastics in human stools. read more
organic food and cancer
Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that a higher frequency of organic food consumption was associated with a reduced … read more
expert reaction to organic food and cancer relationship
Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that a higher frequency of organic food consumption was associated with a reduced risk of cancer. read more
expert reaction to review on the role of herpes in Alzheimer’s
Research published in Frontiers in Ageing Neuroscience shows the herpes virus may be linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. read more
expert reaction to relationship between genetics and university success
Research published in Scientific Reports shows some genetic correlation between university success and suggests some people select and modify their educational experiences in part based on their genetic propensities. read more
expert reaction to BSE found on Aberdeenshire farm
Reactions to reports that Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been found on a Scottish farm. read more
expert reaction to nicotine use in male mice and offspring’s cognitive ability
Research published in PLOS Biology demonstrates that the offspring of nicotine-exposed male mice demonstrate behaviors associated with ADHD and autism in human. read more
expert reaction to C-sections and brain development in mice
Research published in PNAS shows that birth mode affected neurodevelopment in mice that may be linked to long term changes in the brain and behavior. read more
expert reaction to folic acid being added to UK flour in effort to reduce birth defects
Reactions to reports that folic acid will be added to UK flour in an effort to reduce birth defects. read more