UCL in the media
Transparent mouse could improve cancer drug tests
Professor Mark Lythgoe (UCL Medicine) says the new scanning method involving a see-through mouse is "the holy grail of imaging by making the invisible, visible" and explains the two conceptual shifts needed to make bodily tissue transparent.
Joe Biden meets King Charles and PM Sunak on UK visit
Dr Julie Norman (UCL Political Science) said Joe Biden's brief visit represented the strong relationship between the UK and US and agreement over global issues such as the Ukraine war and climate change.
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'Limit your drinking if you want a family,' UCL fertility expert warns women
Dr Helen O'Neill (UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health) advises women to stop drinking completely when trying to start a family – sticking to the plan for at least three months before they fall pregnant.
Millions sweltering during what's being called the "hottest" week on Earth
"[Temperatures are] going to keep rising until we stop emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere," said Professor Chris Brierley (UCL Geography) as experts warn the globe will experience its hottest summer on record.
Four must-know tricks to boost your work-out
"Planning when to exercise and what type of exercise to do, is an important factor. For example, it may not be wise to exercise in the heat if you are not well hydrated," advised Dr Darren Player (UCL Surgery and Interventional Science).
Government's screening drive for lung cancer shuns over-75s
"Older people are more at risk of complications from investigating the cancer and from treatment," highlighted Professor Siow-Ming Lee (UCL Cancer Institute) as the government plans to screen ex-smokers until they reach the age 74.
Prostate cancer care revolution: UK scientists are leading the way with a raft of breakthroughs
Professor Mark Emberton (UCL Medical Sciences) says prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment improvements are on the horizon in the UK which includes a five-minute MRI scan.
The week in Westminster
Professor Meg Russell (UCL Political Science) discusses parliamentary 'ping pong' between the Commons and Lords this week in Westminster.
One in five young adults experiencing ‘severe distress’ since pandemic
A UCL study led by Dr Sarah Jackson (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health) have found one in five 18 to 24-year-olds in England have reported experiencing severe psychological distress since the start of the pandemic, raising concerns of a “growing mental health crisis”.
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Climate change could leave children worse off than parents – Sir Michael Marmot
Children today could be left worse off than their parents if issues such as climate change are not tackled, said Professor Sir Michael Marmot (UCL Institute of Epidemiology) speaking about health inequality at the British Medical Association’s (BMA’s) annual meeting.
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