An observational study published in PLOS Mental Health looks at mental health outcomes in teens who smoke or use e-cigarettes. Prof Peter Hajek, Professor of Clinical Psychology, and Director of the ...

“This is the first major study to compare the effect of two common diabetes treatments — GLP-1 medicines and metformin — on dementia risk, using health records from more than 174,000 people. The ...

Dr Maxime Taquet, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, said: ...

Much has been written about the incredible story of the science and the parallel story of bringing the law, regulations and public on this journey and it’s an impressive tale. What I want to focus on ...

A study published in Journal of Human Development and Capabilities looks at the age of smartphone ownership and mental health outcomes. Prof Pete Etchells, Professor of Psychology and Science ...

The first published research findings from the Newcastle team on the children born following pioneering licensed IVF technique to reduce the risk of mitochondrial diseases.

Traditional conservation techniques such as captive breeding and habitat protection can be successful in boosting population numbers but this can leave species populations with low genetic diversity, ...

“Overall, this is high-quality research that strengthens the evidence base and promotes a more balanced and science-based understanding of antidepressant discontinuation. IIt reminds us that while ...

A study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging looks at cardiac scarring and arrhythmia in veteran males.

July 16, 2025 expert reaction to government’s Life Sciences Sector Plan . Scientists comment on the Government’s Life Sciences Sector Plan. Prof Mark Stevens FRSB, Chair of Mi ...

A cohort study published in JAMA Network Open looks at antibiotic use for UTIs during pregnancy (first trimester) and the risk of birth defects. Dr Caroline Ovadia, Clinical Senior Lecturer & Honorary ...

Prof Leonie Brose, Professor of Addictions & Public Health at King’s College London, said: ...