He Jiankui, the Chinese researcher who last year used CRISPR techniques to alter the genome of embryos, has reportedly been … read more
Two studies, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), report on the involvement of vitamin E acetate in … read more
Research, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, reports a link between risk of depression and suicide with air pollution levels. This … read more
A study, published in the European Heart Journal, reports that a good sleep pattern can offset some risks of cardiovascular disease. … read more
Research, published in Respiratory Research, reports on exposure to ecig vapour, cigarette smoke and bacteria in moths and human cells. … read more
Research, published in the journal eLife, reports on the transmission of Tuberculosis (TB) between cattle and badgers in Gloucestershire using … read more
Research, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, reports that consumption of chilli’s reduces risk of death … read more
A study, published in the journal eneuro, reports on the impact on offspring of SSRI medication use in mouse pregnancy. … read more
Research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, reports that a higher consumption of ultraprocessed food may be linked to a higher … read more
Research, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reports that eating two apples per day can reduce cholesterol levels. … read more
A conference abstract, presented at the 2019 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, reports on the breast cancer risk associated with different … read more
An out break of avian influenza (bird flu) has been discovered on a Suffolk poultry farm. Dr Holly Shelton, … read more
Research, published in JAMA, reports that children born through IVF have an elevated risk of childhood cancer. Richard Kennedy, … read more
Research, published in Earth System Science Data and Nature, reports that Greenland ice loss is rising faster than expected. This roundup … read more
Research, published in JAMA Pediatrics, reports that children aged between 9 and 10 who have higher BMI’s tend to have thinner … read more
On December 9th the White Island volcano in New Zealand erupted. Dr Dave McGarvie, Volcanologist, Lancaster University, said: “The … read more
A study, published in JAMA, reports on on acupuncture for side effects of radiation treatment in head and neck cancers. … read more
The pharmaceutical company Biogen has presented its plans for the drug aducanumab for the treatment of Alzheimer’s at the CTAD … read more
Research, published in Cell Metabolism, reports that time-restricted eating may have benefits for people at risk of developing diabetes and … read more
A case study, published in the European Respiratory Journal, reports on an individual who developed a lung disease following use … read more
