“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.

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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