UCL in the media
‘Weight loss’ drug semaglutide linked to better heart health
The weight loss drug semaglutide delivers cardiovascular benefits irrespective of starting weight and amount of weight lost, according to preliminary findings from a research team led by Professor John Deanfield (UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science).
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Why a dirty house is good for your health
Richard Beckett’s (UCL Bartlett School of Architecture) research tested whether using concrete and ceramic tiles dosed with beneficial bacteria could reduce levels of pathogens such as MRSA within a building.
Children born by C-section ‘at higher risk of measles as jab is less effective for some’
Professor Alastair Sutcliffe (UCL GOS Institute of Child Health) said: “This paper applies to a population where the vaccine is given at a different age than in the UK and supports our policies of giving the vaccine when we do”.
Public health expert lambasts UK government as fund to tackle inequality launches
Professor Sir Michael Marmot (UCL Institute of Health Equity) calls for government cuts to be reversed as a fund backed by Legal & General and his research institute opens to support local initiatives.
'Preparing for a long confrontation': Why Putin has appointed an economist as defence minister
Professor Ben Noble (UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies) said: "The main takeaway is that Vladimir Putin is hunkering down for a long confrontation with the West”.
Your menopause questions answered
Professor Aimee Spector (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) responds to a reader who has difficulty concentrating and suffers from anxiety due to the menopause.
How GPS warfare is playing havoc with civilian life
Dr Melanie Garson (UCL Political Science) some instances of ‘GPS warfare’ in Ukraine could represent “a flexing of muscle” on the part of Russia.
Why Year 11s are in crisis: ‘We’re seeing the fallout of lockdown’
Dr Sandra Leaton Gray (UCL Institute of Education) says year 11s, who were eleven-year-olds during the first lockdown, will be feeling disorientated due to being stuck at home during a key developmental phase.
Internet is good for wellbeing despite social media fears, scientists find
Dr Ruth Plackett (UCL Primary Care and Population Health) said the findings challenge the assumptions we have that internet use is bad for our mental wellbeing.
Military experts reveal number of nuclear weapons on the planet – and the answer is terrifying
Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Geography) said: "What starts with one tactical nuclear strike or a tit-for-tat exchange between two countries could escalate to an all-out nuclear war ending in utter destruction.