Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to anticipation of cabinet sub-committee decision on heathrow runway
Expert reacts comments ahead of the announcement on Heathrow’s third runway. read more
expert reaction to study on a compound found in green tea and heart attacks
Researchers, publishing in Journal of Biological Chemistry, looked at a compound that is found in green tea and looked, in vitro, at its effects on amyloid fibrils, which are associated with atherosclerotic plaques. read more
expert reaction to position statement on ecig use in youths
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies released a position statement on electronic cigarette use in youths. read more
expert reaction to study on increasing lifespan and health in mice
Researchers, publishing in Nature, have reported that a mutation in a protein involved in autophagy – the process of breaking down cellular components into their constituent parts to be recycled – leads to extended lifespan and improved health in mice. read more
expert reaction to study attempting spinal cord repair in monkeys
A new study, published in PNAS, attempted spinal cord repair in monkeys. read more
expert reaction to conference abstract (unpublished work) on the low energy total diet replacement treatment for obesity, presented at the European Congress on Obesity
Researchers presenting at the European Congress on Obesity in Vienna report unpublished work on the low energy total diet replacement treatment for obesity. read more
expert reaction to four conference posters (unpublished work) on the ‘obesity paradox’, presented at the European Congress on Obesity
Researchers presenting at the European Congress on Obesity in Vienna report unpublished work on the ‘obesity paradox’. read more
expert reaction to conference abstract (unpublished work) on milk and dairy consumption and childhood obesity, presented at the European Congress on Obesity
Researchers presenting at the European Congress on Obesity in Vienna report unpublished work on milk and dairy consumption and childhood obesity. read more
expert reaction to new data legislation
Experts respond to the introduction of new data legislation, GDPR, and a new system for sharing patient data. read more
expert reaction to association between antidepressant use and weight gain
Researchers publishing in the BMJ evaluate long-term association between antidepressant prescribing and body weight. read more
expert reaction to research on severe eczema and cardiovascular problems
A new study, published in the BMJ, investigates whether adults with atopic eczema are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and whether the risk varies by atopic eczema severity and condition activity over time. read more
expert reaction to Defra’s Clean Air Strategy
DEFRA has published their Clean Air Strategy. read more
expert reaction to eggs and CVD
Among Chinese adults, a moderate level of egg consumption was significantly associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease, largely independent of other risk factors, report scientists in a study published in the journal Heart. read more
Prof Mel Greaves – why do children get leukaemia?
We’ve heard from scientists that childhood leukaemia may be a rare response to a common infection. Others have aired their theories that things like electromagnetic radiation, power lines, and pollution may be responsible. But what does the evidence show? Do we know why some children get leukaemia and others don’t? read more
expert reaction to review looking at possible causes and triggers of acute lymphoblastic childhood leukaemia
A new analysis, published in Nature Reviews Cancer, shows the likely causes of most cases of childhood leukaemia. read more
expert reaction to the Prime Minister’s upcoming speech on science and health
In a speech on the 21st May, the Prime Minister will highlight plans to transform outcomes for people with chronic diseases.
expert reaction to unpublished poster presentation on diabetes and fasting as presented at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2018
Researchers presenting at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2018, discuss research that investigates intermittent fasting and insulin resistance in rats. read more
Expert reaction to conference abstract (unpublished work) on exposure to chemicals and obesity
Researchers presented a conference abstract at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting on exposure to chemicals in the environment and obesity. read more
expert reaction to effects of exercise on dementia in old people
A study published in the BMJ investigates the effects of moderate to high-intensity exercise on cognitive impairment and other outcomes in people with mild to moderate dementia. read more
expert reaction to research on CFCs
A new study exploring chlorofluorocarbons is published in Nature. read more