Expert Comment
Dr James Gill on personalised ZOE 'anti-diet' regime
"Frankly, I view this this study outcome as a strong indicator that the NHS should look towards more personalised approach to dietary advice rather than the current generic one size fits all with regard to dealing with the health emergency which is obesity. We already have targeted interventions with regard to the DESMOND referrals for early diabetes which has a positive outcomes for patients. To quote an often deployed public health quote, this study suggests we really should look at allocating funds to help people “stop falling into the river in the first place, rather than spending money on pulling them out”
Professor Don Pollacco on the Eta Aquarid meteor shower
"The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, so called because the radiant is in the constellation of Aquarius, occurs when the Earth crosses through the orbit of a comet called Halley."
Dr Tom Hemingway comments on the Star Wars franchise
Time has been kind to The Phantom Menace. This week’s 25th anniversary re-release of the 1999 Star Wars film demonstrates how perceptions around a film can change over time.
Dr Ali Struthers on new calls for teachers to discuss 'sextortion' in schools
Dr Ali Struthers, an expert in children's rights, privacy and safeguarding from the University of Warwick law school, reacts to today's call for teachers to discuss sextortion in schools.
Assistant Professor Mitya Pearson on the resignation of Scotland's first minister, Humza Yousaf
"Stepping down was the only viable option for Yusaf given the lack of confidence from the Green MSPs and the difficulty of doing a deal with the Alba Party. Even if Alba had supported Yusaf in the confidence vote in him, the chances of running a sustainable government after that looked slim."