Scientists comment on Copernicus data that says 2024 is the warmest year on record and the first year to exceed 1.5 degrees. Dr Friederike Otto, Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Environmental Policy, ...

“While it is too early to link the current Los Angeles fires to climate change, our research has shown that global warming brings more prolonged dry conditions that exacerbate the spread of wildfires.

A study published in Nature Communications looks at dietary patterns in women and the risk of colorectal cancer. Dr David Nunan, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, ...

“Protein levels were slightly lower in women taking MABs compared to healthy controls, but again this did not remain after adjusting for confounding. After adjusting for confounding, women on SSRIs ...

‘Fluoride Exposure and Children’s IQ Scores A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis’ Kyla W. Taylor et al. was published in JAMA Pediatrics at 16:00 UK time on Monday 6th January. DOI: ...

Scientists comment on cases of Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) reported in China. Prof Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group; Ashall Professor of Infection and Immunity; Pandemic ...

Irish scientists comment on flu case numbers. Dr Connor Bamford, Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, said: “We are seeing the typical/predictable increase in seasonal ...

“The number of people with flu, and being admitted to hospital with flu, is increasing rapidly. This is putting pressure on hospitals that are also dealing with other seasonal bugs such as RSV and ...

A study published in Wiley Cancer looks at the link between drinking coffee or tea and risk of head and neck cancer. Dr Ben O’Leary, Clinician Scientist at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, ...

“The hazards posed by neonicotinoid pesticides to pollinators have been established by a number of high impact research articles for nearly a decade. There is no question that restricting their use ...

A study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia looks at the link between gut infection and risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Prof Andrew Doig, Professor of Biochemistry, University of Manchester, said: ...