Author Archives: Science Media Centre
Aspirin after heart attack and risk of bleeding
We already know aspirin and other blood thinners can increase the risk of bleeding. Aspirin is often prescribed after a heart attack or stroke to reduce the risk of further heart attacks and strokes. read more
aircraft noise exposure and high blood pressure
A new cohort study published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, reports that long-term exposure to aircraft noise, particularly during the night, is associated with incident hypertension and potentially, also, cardiovascular events. read more
expert reaction to cannabis in adolescence and use of other substances
Publishing in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health scientists report that cannabis use in adolescence is associated with an increased risk of harmful substance use in early adulthood. read more
alcohol and brain function
In a new study published in the BMJ researchers report brain changes associated with chronic alcohol consumption, even at moderate levels. Roundup comments accompanied this analysis.
expert reaction to study looking at drinking alcohol and the structure and function of the brain
In a new study published in the BMJ researchers report brain changes associated with chronic alcohol consumption, even at moderate levels. read more
expert reaction to study investigating the effects of consuming white processed bread vs sourdough bread
Publishing in Cell Metabolism researchers report that there are no significant differences between two 1-week-long dietary interventions, one including consumption of white bread and the other wholewheat sourdough bread. However, upon further investigation, the results showed people responded to the bread differently.
expert reaction to conference abstract on an ovarian cancer drug
At the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), scientists presented results from an early clinical trial of an ovarian cancer drug that could potentially shrink tumours. read more
expert reaction to tvs in children’s bedrooms and being overweight
Publishing in International Journal of Obesity, researchers carried out a longitudinal study to examine the association between screen based media use in the bedroom and body fatness among children in the UK. read more
expert reaction to fetal and postnatal metal dysregulation in autism
Publishing in Nature Communications, researchers have used twin studies to look at associations between fetal and postnatal metal dysregulation and autism spectrum disorders. read more
expert reaction to trump’s announcement to withdraw from the paris climate accord
President Trump announced the withdrawal of the USA from the Paris climate accord. read more
expert reaction to study investigating aldehyde exposure and cancer risk
Publishing in Cell, researchers have looked at the effect of aldehyde exposure on DNA repair, reporting that aldehydes trigger degradation of a protein involved in the repair process. read more
expert reaction to rumours that Trump could withdraw from the paris climate accord
Experts react to rumours that Trump may withdraw from the Paris climate accord. read more
expert reaction to review linking wireless technology to childhood development, autism and ADHD
A review paper published in Child Development claims that exposure to electromagnetic fields and radio-frequency radiation – via wireless technology – may be linked to neurodevelopmental problems in children. read more
expert reaction to study looking at vitamin D in pregnancy and immune response tested in babies’ cord blood
A new study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology investigates whether taking vitamin D supplements in pregnancy can positively modify the immune system of a newborn. read more
cannabidiol treatment for childhood epilepsy
Researchers have turned to cannabidiol, one of the compounds found in cannabis, as a potential treatment for seizures in children with epilepsy. read more
expert reaction to paper on chocolate and heart flutter
In a new study, published in Heart, scientists investigate the association between moderate chocolate intake and atrial fibrillation or flutter risk. read more
expert reaction to Manchester attack and trauma in young people
On the 22nd May 2017 a suicide bombing took place at a pop concert at the Manchester Arena. Children are among those killed and injured. read more
expert reaction to conference talk about vitamin D supplements and fertility
In a conference poster presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology scientists investigate whether vitamin D supplementation could improve both male and female fertility. read more
expert reaction to report on alcohol, diet, exercise and breast cancer
The World Cancer Research Fund has published a new report: ‘Diet, nutrition, physical activity and breast cancer.’
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benefits of statins in elderly patients with no pre-existing heart disease
Scientists publishing in JAMA Internal Medicine examine statin treatment among adults aged 65 to 74 years and 75 years and older when used for primary prevention in the Lipid-Lowering Trial (LLT) component of the Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT-LLT).