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expert reaction to observational study on light exposure at night and changes to heart structure and function

Scientists comment on an observational study in European Heart Journal on light exposure at night and changes to heart structure … read more

expert reaction to study of changes in characteristics associated with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses over time

Scientists comment on study in JAMA Psychiatry on changes in characteristics associated with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses over … read more

expert reaction to study on paracetamol in pregnancy and ovarian development / uterine volume in daughters

Scientists comment on a study in Human Reproduction Open on paracetamol in pregnancy and ovarian development / uterine volume in … read more

expert reaction to a prospective analysis of hot drinks and oesophageal cancer

Scientists comment on a prospective analysis of hot drinks and oesophageal cancer as published in International Journal of Cancer.   … read more

expert reaction to a risk attribution modelling study on global and regional burden of colorectal cancer potentially related to Helicobacter pylori exposure

Scientists react to study exploring potential relation between global and regional burden of colorectal cancer and Helicobacter pylori exposure, as … read more

expert reaction to carbon monoxide exhalations levels linked to lower risk of Parkinson’s disease

Scientists comment on study in JAMA Neurology looking at carbon monoxide exhalations levels and risk of Parkinson’s disease Dr Michael … read more

expert reaction to unpublished study about semaglutide and asthma attacks in people with diabetes

Scientists comment on an unpublished study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress about semaglutide and asthma attacks in people … read more

expert reaction to unpublished study on microplastic burden in lungs found in lung cancer diagnoses

Scientist comments on an unpublished study exploring microplastic burden in lungs found in lung cancer diagnosis, as presented at the … read more

Expert reaction to news from UKHSA that an invasive mosquito species (Aedes aegypti) has been detected in east London

Scientists comment on news from UKHSA that an invasive mosquito species (Aedes aegypti) has been detected in east London   … read more

expert reaction to study investigating shared biological mechanisms between ME/CFS, Long COVID, PTSD, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Multiple Sclerosis

A study published in Journal of Translational Medicine looks at shared biological mechanisms between ME/CFS, Long COVID, PTSD, Rheumatoid Arthritis, … read more

expert reaction to GLP-1R-activating drug treatment slows ageing and extends lifespan in female mice

Scientists comment on a paper published in Nature exploring the effect of GLP-1R activating drug treatment on ageing and lifespan. … read more

expert reaction to population-based retrospective cohort study on perinatal depression and infant mortality

Scientist comments on study on perinatal depression and infant mortality, as published in JAMA Network Open. Prof Stella Chan, Charlie … read more

expert reaction to UNEP report on overshooting 1.5C

experts comment on a United Nations Environment Programme report on overshooting 1.5C   Prof Richard Betts, Chair in Climate Impacts … read more

expert reaction to flash floods in Nepal-Tibet

Scientists comment on flash floods in Nepal. On the barrier lake: Prof Maria Shahgedanova, Professor of Climate Science at the … read more

expert reaction to Keto diet has more health benefits over other popular weight-loss diets

A study published in Cell Metabolism looks at the Keto diet and its associated health benefits compared to other weight-loss … read more

expert reaction to an open letter to the energy & net zero secretary urging strict conditions if Rosebank / Jackdaw licences are granted

Scientists comment on an open letter to the DESNZ Secretary of State urging strict conditions if Rosebank and Jackdaw oil … read more

If Rosebank / Jackdaw licences are granted, how can the UK still meet its climate commitments?

A final regulatory approval decision on the Jackdaw gas field and Rosebank oil field is expected in the coming weeks … read more

expert reaction to a randomised controlled trial of Open Dialogue compared to standard NHS treatment for adults in mental health crises

An RCT published in The Lancet Psychiatry looks at a trial of Open Dialogue vs standard NHS treatments for adults … read more

expert reaction to DESNZ press release about plug-in solar panels

Scientists comment on a press release from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) about the use of … read more

expert reaction to news that a French court has ruled for the first time that cosmic radiation was a factor in the breast cancer of an air stewardess

Scientists comment on a French court ruling that claims cosmic radiation was a factor in an air stewardess case of … read more