UCL in the media
Parents should not tell their children if they are going on a diet
Families have been urged to be careful in the language they use when talking about weight, by experts including Dr Simon Russell (UCL GOS Institute of Child Health), who explains that lifestyle behaviours adopted in early years have a good chance of being carried forward.
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Racing drivers blink at the same points when going round a track
“Factors affecting the timing of eyeblinks are numerous and not fully understood,” says Dr Omar Mahroo (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology), commenting on a new study by researchers in Japan.
The £8bn boom in magic mushrooms that’s sweeping Britain
Professor Joanna Moncrieff (UCL Psychiatry) expresses her concerns about the rise in psychedelic drugs used as psychiatric treatments.
Birds and moths
On International Biological Diversity Day, Professor Tim Blackburn (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment) joins a discussion of birds and moths, sharing findings into the hidden rules and interconnectedness of nature from his study of moths, featured in his book, The Jewel Box.
Is this the end of stretch marks?
Specially designed underwear and cream, created with researchers from UCL, have been proven to prevent pregnancy stretch marks in 82% of women.
'Cot death message is failing to reach deprived families, putting more babies at risk'
Change is needed regarding the way safe sleep information is passed on if we are to lower the risks to babies from unsafe sleeping practices, says a new report from UCL, Oxford, Bristol and Newcastle University.
UK has some of lowest belief levels in the world with just a third religious and Gen Z most likely to be atheist
"While the British seem comfortable with their widely shared lack of religiosity, they have little objection to others being different, so long as religion doesn't intrude into public affairs," commented Professor David Voas (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education & Society).
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As AI changes jobs, Italy is trying to help workers retrain
Around the world, “one of the worrying features is that we now need societies that are AI literate, and we haven’t really managed to do digital literacy in some ways,” commented Professor Rose Luckin (IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education & Society) on the technologies' impact.
How much empathy should doctors have?
Professor Lasana Harris (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) comments on what empathy means, why it is important healthcare professionals regulate their empathy and the balance needed for best patient outcomes.
What is the purpose of anxiety?
Consistent evidence reveals that anxiety and depressive symptoms are increasing, says Dr Gemma Lewis (UCL Psychiatry) who explains howenvironmental factors could be contributing to the significant rise.