A study published in Journal of Human Development and Capabilities looks at the age of smartphone ownership and mental health outcomes. Prof Pete Etchells, Professor of Psychology and Science ...

“Overall, this is high-quality research that strengthens the evidence base and promotes a more balanced and science-based understanding of antidepressant discontinuation. IIt reminds us that while ...

A study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging looks at cardiac scarring and arrhythmia in veteran males.

‘Understanding the research landscape of over-the-counter herbal products, dietary supplements, and medications evaluated for depressive symptoms in adults: a scoping review’ by Rachel Frost et al.

Prof Leonie Brose, Professor of Addictions & Public Health at King’s College London, said: ...

A cohort study published in JAMA Network Open looks at antibiotic use for UTIs during pregnancy (first trimester) and the risk of birth defects. Dr Caroline Ovadia, Clinical Senior Lecturer & Honorary ...

Prof Dusko Ilic, Professor of Stem Cell Science at King’s College London, said: ...

Scientists comment on the Government’s Life Sciences Sector Plan. David Seymour, Director of Data Partnerships, Health Data Research UK, said: “The ambition in these new government plans is much ...

Prof David Sheppard, Professor of Physiology, University of Bristol, said: ...

“This large observational study looked at health records of over 26,000 people in the US diagnosed with chronic lower back pain and who were prescribed gabapentin within a 10-year period. They found ...

“If floods and storms are the loud alarms of climate change, extreme heat is its silent killer. It is disproportionately lethal, often going unnoticed until it’s too late. With another heatwave ...

There has been long-standing public and clinical debate over the frequency and severity of antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. Some reviews have argued they are common, severe, and often mistaken for ...