A systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ Medicine looks at stress management and relaxation techniques to manage high blood pressure. … read more
A study published in PLOS Medicine looks at food additives type 2 diabetes incidence. Dr Nerys Astbury, Associate Professor of Diet … read more
Scientists comment on the first baby being born from a womb transplant in the UK. Dr Nicola Williams, Wellcome … read more
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology looks at associations between maternal diabetes and neurodevelopmental outcomes … read more
Scientists comment on a case of Clade 1b Mpox in an individual with no links to other cases, as confirmed … read more
Two studies published in JAMA Neurology look at diabetes drugs and the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Comments on both studies: … read more
Scientists comment on the new Health Data Research Service, funded by the UK Government and the Wellcome Trust. Professor … read more
Scientists comment on DSIT research and development (R&D) spending allocations for 2025/2026. Sir Adrian Smith, President of the Royal … read more
Scientists comment on wildfires in Scotland and Dorset. Dr Maria Barbosa, wildfire scientist at the UK Centre for Ecology … read more
Irish scientists comment on potential US tariffs on pharmaceutical companies based in Ireland. Prof John McHale, Established Professor and … read more
An observational study published in PLOS Global Public Health looks at screentime, sleep and depression in adolescents. Prof Ben Carter, … read more
A study published in Nature looks at the effect of the shingles vaccine (Zostvax) on dementia risk. Comments provided by our … read more
Scientists comment on a SACN statement on the WHO’s guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS). Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of … read more
The Human Exposome Moonshot Project is a bold initiative to map how environmental exposures shape human health from conception to … read more
Over the last decade the concept of regenerative agriculture has attracted increasing attention from farmers, governments and corporations as a … read more
A report published by the British Ecological Society looks at regenerative agricultural practices in the UK. Prof Neil Ward, Professor … read more
An observational study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry looks at LDL cholesterol levels, statins, and dementia risk. … read more
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine looks at the effect of 4:3 intermittent fasting on weight loss. Dr … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at postpartum hormonal contraceptive use and depression risk. Dr John Reynolds-Wright, NES/CSO Clinical … read more
An unpublished conference abstract presented at the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) conference 2025 looks at the association between antidepressant medication … read more