“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 ...

Experts comment on a new research project that aims to synthesise human genomes announced by Wellcome. Prof Robin Lovell-Badge FRS FMedSci, Group Leader, Francis Crick Institute, said: ...

‘Early prenatal nitrate exposure and birth outcomes: A study of Iowa’s public drinking water (1970-1988) by Semprini was published in PLOS Water at 19:00 UK time on Wednesday 25th June.

June 24, 2025 expert reaction to study looking at global childhood vaccination coverage . A study published in the Lancet looks at global trends in routine childhood vaccination c ...

Scientists comment on R&D elements of the Industrial Strategy, published by the Department for Business and Trade. Commenting on the Government’s commitment to increased funding stability: Dr Jan Löwe ...

briefings roundups & rapid reactions . Rapid Reactions: responding to breaking news. The demands of the 24-hour media machine mean that news journalists often don’t have the luxury of time to track ...

Dr Julia Dudley, Head of Research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing. Identifying ways to reduce dementia risk is a priority for research, and vaccination ...

The first published research findings from Our Future Health data looks at whether people living with chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn’s disease, have a higher ...

August 5, 2020 expert reaction to Beirut explosion . A large explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, was reportedly caused by a large quantity of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse near the port.