It is very tough to predict to a reasonable degree of accuracy where and when sinkholes might form. This is because the flow of water through the ground is very poorly constrained, as well as the ...

A report published in the European Heart Journal looks at nicotine and the cardiovascular system. Prof Peter Hajek, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of the Health and Lifestyle Research ...

A study published in Neurology looks at the association between high fat cheese and dementia risk. Dr Richard Oakley, Associate Director of Research and Innovation at Alzheimer’s Society, said: ...

A study published in Nature looks at the prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease pathology in the community. Prof Roslyn Bill, Professor of Biotechnology, Aston University, said: ...

“UKRI have been proactively engaging the sector over the last few weeks with their plans to reorganise their funding structure. This engagement is to be commended. However, whilst it is good to have ...

A study published in the Lancet Public Health looks at oral nicotine pouch use in Great Britain. Prof Peter Hajek, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of the Health and Lifestyle Research ...

A systematic review published in Annals of Internal Medicine looks at saturated fat intake and cardiovascular events. Prof Tom Sanders, Professor emeritus of Nutrition and Dietetics, King’s College ...

Scientists comment on a sperm donor carrying a cancer causing gene mutation used to conceive children. Prof Allan Pacey, Professor of Andrology at the University of Manchester, said: “This is a very ...

Scientists comment on a UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announcement that a new mpox strain has been identified in England. Dr Jonas Albarnaz, Institute Fellow, Capripoxvirus Biology, Pirbright ...

Scientists respond to article published in Nature Medicine exploring the link between weight-loss drugs and food cravings. Dr Simon Cork, Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), ...

Prof Adam Finn, Professor of Paediatrics, University of Bristol, said: “There are several current concerns relating to the 2025-26 seasonal flu epidemic. The main one is that it appears to have ...