Scientists comment on the closing stages of COP29. On the overall outcome – Eliot Whittington, Executive Director of the … read more
Scientists comment on the health effects of methanol, after several deaths in Laos due to methanol poisoning. Professor Christer … read more
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
An unpublished conference abstract presented at the Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) Meeting 2024 looks at screen time … read more
Scientists comment on Donald Trump appointing Robert F. Kennedy Jr as Health Secretary. Dr David Nunan, Senior Research Fellow … read more
A study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology looks at heart defects in babies during the Covid-19 pandemic. Prof Kevin McConway, … read more
Scientists comment on a government announcement that wheat flour must be fortified with folic acid from the end of 2026. … read more
A commentary paper published in Addiction Biology looks at cannabis use causing chromosomal damage and increasing cancer risk. Prof Wayne Hall, … read more
This study looked at the prevalence of diabetes worldwide, showing that 800 million people are living with diabetes. More than … read more
Scientists comment on the UK Government’s announcement on nationally determined contributions at COP29. Prof Mark Maslin, Professor of Climatology … read more
Scientists comment on the NHS rollout of the ‘stop-smoking’ pill Varenicline. Dr Sarah Jackson, Principal Research Fellow at the … read more
Scientists comment on the risks and benefits of tirzepatide (Mounjaro) after a UK death linked to the drug. Prof … read more
Scientists comment on The Sudlow Review, commissioned by the Chief Medical Officer for England, the UK National Statistician and NHS … read more
Scientists comment on updated NICE guidance on treatment for the symptoms of menopause. Prof Aimee Spector, Professor of Clinical … read more
Scientists comment on the election of Donald Trump as US President and its impact on climate issues. Dr Friederike … read more
Scientists comment on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, including plans to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals. Prof Ann … read more
Scientists comment on additional cases of Clade Ib Mpox being detected by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Prof … read more
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics looks at the association between screen time and autism diagnosis in children. Prof Chris … read more
A study published in Wiley Cancer looks at an association between pesticides and prostate cancer incidence. Prof Paul Pharoah, Professor of … read more
A study published in Science looks at sugar rationing in the first 1000 days of life and the risk of chronic disease … read more
