“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 ...

Scientists react to the latest heatwave in the UK. Anni Feng, built environment expert at the Institution of Engineering and Technology said: “When it’s really hot outside, many of us feel ...

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 ...

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 ...

‘Climate change tripled heat-related deaths in early summer European Heatwave’ by Ben Clarke et al. is an unpublished ‘rapid heat death attribution study’ led by scientists at Imperial College London ...

“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 ...

“Flash floods are not uncommon in the Hill Country area of Texas, where the weather is easily influenced by a ready supply of moist air from the Gulf of Mexico. When very heavy rain falls on steep ...

July 3, 2025 expert reaction to Government’s 10 Year Health Plan Scientists comment on the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan. Richard Torbett, Chief Executive of the ABPI, said: “Parts of the NHS 10 ...