Scientists comment on the risks and benefits of tirzepatide (Mounjaro) after a UK death linked to the drug. Prof Naveed Sattar, Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine/Honorary Consultant, University of ...

Commissioned by the Chief Medical Officer for England, the UK National Statistician and NHS England’s National Director for Transformation, the Sudlow review sets out a bold vision for overcoming the ...

“The Sudlow Review’s first recommendation is: agree a coordinated joint strategy to make England’s health data a critical national infrastructure. Prompt registration of fact-of-death for all deaths ...

Journalists came to this SMC briefing to hear from experts from NICE who will discuss and answer your questions about the details and recommendations in the updated menopause guideline. This Briefing ...

Prof Aimee Spector, Professor of Clinical Psychology of Ageing, University College London (UCL), said: ...

Scientists comment on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, including plans to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals. Prof Sean Semple, Professor of Exposure Science, University of Stirling, said: ...

‘Screen Time Before 2 Years of Age and Risk of Autism at 12 Years of Age’ by Lin et al., 2024 was published in JAMA Pediatrics at 18:00 UK time on Monday 4th of November. DOI: ...

Scientists comment on additional cases of Clade Ib Mpox being detected by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Dr Jonas Albarnaz, Institute Fellow, The Pirbright Institute, said: ...

“The devastating flash floods in Spain demonstrate how dangerous extreme rainfall can be, even when well predicted. Despite AEMET issuing a red weather alert, we must do better in communicating the ...

A study published in Wiley Cancer looks at an association between pesticides and prostate cancer incidence. Prof Paul Pharoah, Professor of Cancer Epidemiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, said: ...

When science hits the news agenda, it’s our job to pass on to journalists as much accurate information as we can, as quickly as possible. In order to do this we send out quotes from experts and ...