Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to cohort study of long COVID in children and young people over a two year period
A cohort study published in Communications Medicine looks at effects of long Covid in children and young people over two years. … read more
expert reaction to study on the association between incidental vigorous physical exertion and risk of major cardiovascular events in women
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine looks at physical exertion and the risk of cardiovascular events in women. … read more
expert reaction to social media posts about cattle feed additive Bovaer
Scientists comment on social media posts about the cattle feed additive Bovaer. Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT … read more
Second-hand tobacco smoke in outdoor settings – what is the evidence?
Last month there was much excitement when the new government confirmed their intention to introduce smoking legislation that would see … read more
expert reaction to news from UKHSA that the UK has secured more than 5 million doses of a human H5 influenza vaccine
Scientists comment on UKHSA announcing that the UK has secured doses of the human H5 influenza vaccine. Dr Ed … read more
expert reaction to new case of Clade Ib mpox detected in the UK
Scientists comment on a new case of Clade Ib mpox detected by UKHSA. Dr Jonas Albarnaz, Institute Fellow, Capripoxvirus … read more
expert reaction to the Australian Senate approving social media ban for under-16s
Scientists comment on the Australian Senate approving a social media ban for under-16s. Prof Chris Ferguson, Professor of Psychology, … read more
expert reaction to systematic review looking at interventions (including talking therapy and rehabilitation) for the management of long Covid
A systematic review published in the BMJ looks at interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and rehabilitation for long Covid management. … read more
expert reaction to study on HRT tablets and increased heart disease/blood clot risk
A study published in the BMJ looks at HRT tablets and increased risk of heart disease and blood clots. Dr Paula … read more
expert reaction to study on ocean’s sulfur emission and climate cooling
A study published in Science Advances looks at ocean sulfur emission and climate cooling. Prof. Tim Osborn, Director of the Climatic … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at the association between Ultraprocessed Food Intake and Psoriasis
A study published in JAMA Dermatology looks at association between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and Psoriasis. Prof Wendy Hall, Department of … read more
Nuffield Council on Bioethics to publish recommendations on governance of stem cell-based embryo model research
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) have published findings from their review of the ethical and regulatory questions surrounding stem … read more
expert reaction to study in mice testing nasal treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
A study published in PNAS looks at a nasal treatment for Alzheimer’s disease in mice. Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director of … read more
expert reaction to study looking at calorie labels in out-of-home food outlets in England and calories being purchased or consumed
A study published in Nature Human Behaviour looks at the association between calorie labelling and calories purchased or consumed. Dr Hilda … read more
expert reaction to Storm Bert
Scientists comment on Storm Bert. Dr Jennifer Keenahan, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, University College Dublin, said: “Storm Bert … read more
expert reaction to closing stages of COP29
Scientists comment on the closing stages of COP29. On the overall outcome – Eliot Whittington, Executive Director of the … read more
expert reaction on human health effects of methanol, following the deaths in Laos from methanol poisoning
Scientists comment on the health effects of methanol, after several deaths in Laos due to methanol poisoning. Professor Christer … read more
expert reaction to use of ecigs among ex-smokers in England, as published in BMC Medicine
A study published in BMC Medicine looks at the use of e-cigarettes among ex-smokers in England. Dr Jasmine Khouja, Senior Research … read more
expert reaction to an editorial in Drug and Alcohol Review looking at international reactions to Ireland’s upcoming alcohol labelling laws
This editorial from academics in Australia and Sweden looked at the opposition from countries as part of the World Trade … read more
What if net zero doesn’t mean net zero?
In a new study led by the University of Oxford and published in Nature, some of the researchers who developed … read more