A meta-analysis published in Aging Cell looks at the effect of Rapamycin, Metformin, and Dietary Restriction on non-human vertebrate lifespan. Dr David Clancy, Lecturer in Biogerontology, Lancaster ...

Scientists comment on UKHSA announcing a rabies case in an individual that had contact with an animal in Morocco. Dr Chris Smith, Clinical Associate Professor, London School of Hygiene & Tropical ...

A study published in The BMJ compares the evidence around intermittent fasting and calorie restriction for weight loss. Prof Maik Pietzner, Chair in Health Data Modelling, Queen Mary University of ...

NICE published final draft guidance on donanemab and final draft guidance on lecanemab at 00:01 UK time on Thursday 19th June. Prof Charles Marshall: I have received personal fees from Lilly, Eisai ...

A systematic review published in the Journal for the American Heart Association looks at ocean microplastic pollution and the risk of cardiometabolic disease in US coastline counties. “I fear this ...

Scientists comment on the government announcing a boost to clinical trials as part of the 10 year health plan. Dr Andrew Garret, Past President, Royal Statistical Society and Executive VP Scientific ...

Scientists comment on a London-bound Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashing shortly after take-off in India. Dr Guy Gratton, Associate Professor of Aviation and the Environment, Cranfield University, said: ...

“Current information appears to suggest that the strikes have only hit uranium enrichment plants, which use highly pure uranium and don’t pose much of a radiological hazard. Such plants will use ...

Scientists comment on a drought status confirmed in Yorkshire, as announced by the Environment Agency. Lucy Barker, hydrologist at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) : ...