“The most common symptoms of chikungunya are fever and joint pain. Other symptoms can include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash. Some people don’t present any symptoms.

Scientists comment on Robert F. Kennedy Jr cancelling funding for mRNA vaccines.

A study published in Cell Metabolism looks at the effects of semaglutide on skeletal muscle mass in mice. Prof Lora Heisler, Director of Research, Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen, Rowett ...

Scientists at UCL have carried out a randomised, crossover trial to compare weight change on UPF (ultra-processed foods) versus MPF (minimally processed foods) when diets in both cases adhered to ...

Scientists comment on an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia which has led to tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Commenting on reports that the Fukushima nuclear site has been evacuated due to the ...

Scientists comment on net zero implications of a proposed third runway at London Heathrow Airport. Dr Sebastian Eastham, Associate Professor in Sustainable Aviation at Imperial College London and a ...

Scientists comment on latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) that shows measles cases remain high. Dr Ben Kasstan-Dabush, Assistant Professor of Global Health & Development at the ...

Scientists comment on Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) after reports that a New York gunman claimed he had the condition. Prof Louise Serpell, Professor of Biochemistry and a Director of Sussex ...

A new prospective observational study is being set up to better understand the support needs of young people attending the NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Services. Currently there is limited ...

“This is a systematic review of a large number of studies looking at the relationship between increasing step count and multiple health outcomes – as opposed to just all-cause mortality.

An observational study published in Tobacco Control looks at teen smoking rates in three UK birth cohorts before and after vape use. Dr John Robins, Research Associate at the Nicotine Research Group, ...

A study published in PLOS One estimates human exposure to microplastics in homes and cars.