‘Sociodemographic, clinical, and genetic factors associated with self-reported antidepressant response outcomes in the UK Biobank’ by Michelle Kamp et al. is published in Psychological Medicine.

A report published by the British Geological Survey looks at the UK’s demand for critical minerals. Prof Joan Cordiner FREng, Chair of the National Engineering Policy Centre Working Group on Materials ...

Scientists comment on the PM’s decision to abolish NHS England. Prof Azeem Majeed FMedSci, Head of the Department of Primary Care & Public Health at Imperial College London, said: ...

Scientists comment on a WHO report on the number of measles cases in Europe in 2024. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, University of East Anglia (UEA), said: Was this trend expected?

A study published in BMJ Mental Health looks at the change in rates of ADHD prescriptions from April 2019-March 2024. Dr Edoardo Ostinelli, Senior Researcher & Deputy Lead, Oxford Precision Psychiatry ...

“For example, it is well known that in vitro exposure to some microplastics can lead to reduced photosynthesis and increased levels of oxidative stress in some algae. However, there are hundreds of ...

“The authors have accounted for a large range of confounders, but rightly note that there could be additional unmeasured confounders which affect relationships between vaping and subsequent smoking ...

“The study shows that high butter consumption is linked to increased cancer and total mortality, whereas plant-based oils are linked to a lower risk of overall mortality and death due to ...

“This study adds to our understanding of how menopause may relate to brain health for women in later life. It suggests that women who experience more menopausal symptoms, report greater cognitive and ...

Scientists comment on Copernicus data reporting global sea ice cover is at a record low, and that February was the third warmest on record. Professor Simon Josey, Professor of Oceanography at the UK’s ...

A study published in Nature suggests that Asprin enhances the immune response against cancer metastasis in mice. Dr Harvey Roweth, a cancer biologist at the University of Reading, said: ...