Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at processed food, calorie consumption and weight gain
Research published in Cell Metabolism found in diets matched for macro-nutrients and calorie content people consumed more food and gained … read more
expert reaction to two studies on word and number puzzles improving adult cognitive function
Research published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry demonstrates that the frequency of word puzzle use is directly related to … read more
can we control cancer’s ability to evolve resistance to treatment and make cancer a manageable disease?
Traditionally cancer has been treated with aggressive win-at-all-costs strategies but does this actually work? Is it time to rethink how … read more
expert reaction to a correspondence piece “mitochondrial donation — which women could benefit?”
Reactions to a piece published in NEJM which discusses which women stand to benefit from mitochondrial donation. Dr Hansong … read more
expert reaction to data published by the national air quality testing services on indoor air pollution
Reactions to data published by the National Air Quality Testing Services on indoor air pollution. Dr Hugh Coe, Professor … read more
expert reaction to glucosamine supplements and risk of cvd
Reactions to a report published in BMJ which claims that regular use of glucosamine supplements to relieve osteoarthritis pain might … read more
expert reaction to WHO Guidelines on risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia
Reactions to a WHO report which makes life style recommendations which may reduce the chance of developing dementia. … read more
expert reaction to cancellation of the jeremy kyle show following the death of guest
Reactions to news that a guest on The Jeremy Kyle show died shortly after appearing in an episode. Dr … read more
expert reaction to study on preventative antibiotics after assisted childbirth
Research published in The Lancet shows benefit of a single dose of prophylactic antibiotic after operative vaginal birth. Dr … read more
expert reaction to study quantifying the harm of other people’s drinking
Research published in BMJ Open suggests that one in five people in England have been harmed in some way by … read more
expert reaction to the latest HFEA figures on trends in fertility treatment
Reactions to a report released by the HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority) on trends in fertility treatment in the … read more
expert reaction to social media use and life satisfaction in adolescents
A study published in PNAS analyses possible links between social media use and life satisfaction in adolescents. Prof Kevin McConway, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at sunscreen ingredients and bloodstream concentrations
Research published in JAMA demonstrates that some ingredients from sunscreens are absorbed into the blood and there is a need … read more
expert reaction to the IPBES global assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services
A report launched at the IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) plenary in Paris provides an overview … read more
social media’s effect on life satisfaction in adolescents
Much has been discussed about the role and influence of social media on young people, although there is a real … read more
expert reaction to two clinical trials looking at drugs modulating the hormone vasopressin’s biological pathway in people with autism spectrum disorder
Research published in Science Translational Medicine demonstrates that modulating the hormone vasopressin’s biological pathway enhanced social functioning in adult men … read more
expert reaction to the net zero report
A report published by The Committee on Climate Change states that the UK can end its contribution to global warming … read more
expert reaction to opinion piece on access to medical cannabis products
Reactions to an opinion piece published in the BMJ on the availability of medical cannabis in the UK. Dr Tom … read more
expert reaction to ruling on caster semenya appeal regarding athletes with differences of sex development and testosterone levels
Reactions to a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport that athlete Caster Semenya must take testosterone lowering medication … read more
expert reaction to conference poster looking at rice and obesity
Research presented at the European Congress on Obesity states that an extra quarter cup of rice per person per day … read more