“One of the strengths of the study is that it explains in detail how this works. The researchers show that vaccine-activated T cells — a type of white blood cell — can “reprogramme” other immune cells ...

Scientists comment on a shortage of ‘bone cement’ disrupting NHS joint operations. Dr Alex Dickinson, Professor of Prosthetics Engineering, University of Southampton, said: What is the medical cement ...

A US study published in PLOS Medicine looks at air pollution as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s Disease. Prof Matt Loxham, Professor of Respiratory Biology & Toxicology, University of Southampton, said: ...

In addition to President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Dr Lade Smith is a consultant psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), a senior lecturer at King’s College ...

Scientist comments in response to measles cases being reported in north London. Dr Ben Kasstan-Dabush, Assistant Professor in Global Health & Development, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine ...

“This robust review and meta-analysis of intermittent fasting (IF) focuses specifically on weight loss and quality-of-life benefits. The headline finding that intermittent fasting is no better (or ...

‘A short-acting psychedelic intervention for major depressive disorder: a phase IIa randomized placebo-controlled trial’ by David Erritzoe et al. was published in Nature Medicine at 16:00 UK time on ...

Scientists comment on a Department for Health & Social Care (DHSC) consultation of smoke-free and vape-free spaces. Prof Caitlin Notley, Professor of Addiction Sciences, Norwich Medical School, ...

“This umbrella review confirms what we know from a very large and consistent body of evidence showing that almost all forms of physical activity and structured exercise are associated with meaningful ...

A study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions looks at the impact of cognitive training on dementia. Dr Susan Kohlhaas, Executive Director of Research ...

Scientists comment on Government announcement that GP data will be shared with consented cohorts for research. Prof Cathie Sudlow, Head of School of Population Health Sciences, College of Medicine and ...

February 9, 2026 expert reaction to study looking at tea and coffee intake and dementia risk . A study published in JAMA looks at coffee and tea intake and the risk of dementia. C ...