Scientists comment on the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan. Prof Siddharthan Chandran, Director the UK Dementia Research Institute, said: “This bold and visionary 10-year plan that embraces the ...

Prof Rory Hadden, Chair of Fire Science, University of Edinburgh, said: ...

“The study by Noorzae et al. is a robust prospective analysis linking a pro-inflammatory maternal diet (Empirical Dietary Inflammatory Index (EDII)) during pregnancy to an increased risk of type 1 ...

An unpublished conference abstract presented at the ESHRE 41 st Annual Meeting in Paris looks at microplastics in human reproductive fluids. Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT University, ...

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July 1, 2025 expert reaction to report from the RCPCH (Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health) looking at what the barriers are for parents in getting their children vaccinated A report from ...

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Scientists comment on the UK heatwave. Prof Richard Allan, Professor of Climate Science, University of Reading, said: “The UK is on the edge of a large dome of heat encompassing continental Europe ...

“Most randomised controlled trials show you need to reduce calories intake by at least 300 kcal for a sustained period time to lose weight. Weight gain also tends to occur during periods of excessive ...