“These two studies investigated the effects of higher dose semaglutide on body weight in patients with obesity with and without type 2 diabetes. The effects of high dose semaglutide were compared ...

September 14, 2025 expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract and poster looking at the association between Body Mass Index and mortality . An unpublished conference abstr ...

September 10, 2025 expert reaction to study comparing use of two-part MRI scan to three-part MRI scans in the diagnosis of prostate cancer . A study published in JAMA compares the ...

Scientists comment on Merck (known as MSD in Europe) withdrawing from its planned £1bn London research centre. “This news is a real blow to the UK’s life sciences ambition. No one wants to hear that ...

Rapid Reactions: responding to breaking news. The demands of the 24-hour media machine mean that news journalists often don’t have the luxury of time to track down the best scientists when a science ...

A large explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, was reportedly caused by a large quantity of ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse near the port.

A report published by the ONS looks at adult smoking habits in 2022, including cigarette and e-cigarette usage. Prof Peter Hajek, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of the Health and ...