Expert Comment
Dr James Gill comments on report that 1 in 10 hospital inpatients are alcohol dependent
A new report suggesting that 1 in 10 hospital inpatients are alcohol dependent has been published today, but Dr James Gill, Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Warwick and a Locum GP, argues that to we need to ask why alcohol is such a feature in an individual’s life.
Expert comment: fibre and wholegrains important for longterm health
Dr Oyinlola Oyebode, Associate Professor at Warwick Medical School, comments on new research findings confirming that fibre and whole-grain intakes are important for longer term health.
Felicity Boardman on the claims of the world’s first gene-edited babies
Expert on genetic technologies from Warwick Medical School, Dr Felicity Boardman, comments on the claims by a Chinese scientist that the world's first genetically edited babies have been created.
Tobacco giant Philip Morris funds anti-smoking ad - expert comment
Opinion is divided on today's Philip Morris 4-page advert encouraging smokers to quit. Genuine intervention, or attempt to get round UK advertising laws? Dr Oyinlola Oyebode from Warwick Medical School comments.
Why new salt study is flawed
A University of Warwick academic and WHO adviser says that a study which suggests salt may not be as damaging to health as is usually claimed is flawed.