• For the first time, researchers have found that Alzheimer’s symptoms can be transferred to a healthy young organism via the gut microbiota, confirming its role in the disease. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/links-between-alzheimers-and-gut-microbiota 375 comments 18/10/2023 science
• A third of parents think the cost of living crisis will significantly affect their children's mental health https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/a-third-of-parents-think-the-cost-of-living-crisis-will-significantly-affect-their-childrens-mental-health 48 comments 12/10/2022 science
• Do-It-Yourself artificial pancreas given approval by team of experts https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/do-it-yourself-artificial-pancreas-given-approval-by-team-of-experts 9 comments 14/11/2021 science
• Open-source automated insulin delivery system given approval by team of experts https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/do-it-yourself-artificial-pancreas-given-approval-by-team-of-experts 77 comments 14/11/2021 science
• [deleted by user] https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/people-with-prior-mental-ill-health-hit-harder-by-pandemic-disruption 9 comments 4/10/2021 science
• [deleted by user] https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/young-people-seen-as-selfish-rather-than-selfless-during-covid-including-by-themselves 5 comments 18/9/2021 science
• Double vaccination halves risk of Long COVID https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/double-vaccination-halves-risk-of-long-covid 221 comments 2/9/2021 science
• Exposure to traffic-related air pollution is associated with increased mental health service-use among people recently diagnosed with psychotic and mood disorders such as schizophrenia and depression. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/exposure-to-air-pollution-linked-with-increased-mental-health-service-use-new-study-finds 51 comments 28/8/2021 science
• Treating hospitalised COVID-19 patients with drugs that block the effects of an overreactive immune system reduces the risk of death, new research has found. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/interleukin-6-antagonists-improve-outcomes-hospitalised-covid-19-patients 8 comments 6/7/2021 science
• Academics have developed a how-to guide for Early Researchers to increase the impact of their papers via media coverage & academic citations. The recommendations represent a shift from the often dense & emotionless writing style of research publications which leaves many papers lost in translation. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/academic-papers-should-use-emotive-and-personal-language-to-achieve-greater-public-impact 12 comments 2/7/2021 science
• New research from King’s College London in collaboration with the University of Liverpool and the Karolinska Institute, has shown that many of the symptoms in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) are caused by antibodies that increase the activity of pain-sensing nerves throughout the body. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-study-shows-fibromyalgia-likely-the-result-of-autoimmune-problems 6 comments 1/7/2021 science
• Research led by King’s College London has, for the first time, shown that when omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are given to patients with depression they are metabolised into molecules called lipid mediators and the levels of these in the blood are linked to an improvement in symptoms https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/new-insight-into-how-anti-inflammatory-effects-of-omega-3-fatty-acids-could-help-reduce-depression 13 comments 16/6/2021 science
• A new study of over 3000 people led by King’s College London in collaboration with Lund University, has shown for the first time that a single biomarker can accurately indicate the presence of underlying neurodegeneration in people with cognitive issues. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/simple-blood-test-can-accurately-reveal-underlying-neurodegeneration 3 comments 7/6/2021 science
• Malaria is caused by the parasite Plasmodium which is transferred to humans by mosquitos. Research has begun to investigate the leaf extract Vernonia Amygdalina, which is as an effective anti-malarial medicine that is found predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/researchers-investigate-leaf-extract-as-an-effective-anti-malarial-medicine 6 comments 20/4/2021 science
• 14% of parents surveyed who had a scheduled caesarean altered this plan because of the pandemic, either because they changed their minds or the hospital cancelled the procedure. Many favoured home births where their partner could be with them. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/planned-caesarean-births-less-likely-first-lockdown 3 comments 13/4/2021 science
• Research shows end of life care was not seen as an essential, frontline service in the pandemic Findings from a new report prompt calls for proper recognition and sustainable funding of end of life care and bereavement support https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/research-shows-end-of-life-care-was-not-seen-as-an-essential-frontline-service-in-the-pandemic 4 comments 8/4/2021 science
• 50 new genes for eye colour: The genetics of human eye colour is much more complex than previously thought, according to a new study published. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/50-new-genes-eye-colour 1133 comments 16/3/2021 science
• Smoking is associated with an increased risk of COVID-19 symptoms and smokers are more likely to attend hospital. Smokers were 29% more likely to report more than five symptoms associated with COVID-19 and 50% more likely to https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/smoking-associated-with-increased-risk-of-covid-19-symptoms 13 comments 6/1/2021 science
• Liver transplants could be redundant with discovery of new liver cell, suggests a new study by researchers at King’s College London, who used single cell RNA sequencing to identify a type of cell that may be able to regenerate liver tissue, treating liver failure without the need for transplants. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/liver-transplants-could-be-redundant-with-discovery-of-new-liver-cell 3 comments 29/7/2020 science
• Six distinct 'types of symptoms' of COVID-19 identified (not peer reviewed) https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/six-distinct-types-of-covid-19-identified 3 comments 19/7/2020 science
• Leonardo da Vinci may have had ADHD, suggests a new study in the journal Brain. As well as explaining his chronic procrastination, ADHD could have been a factor in Leonardo’s extraordinary creativity and achievements across the arts and sciences. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/did-leonardo-da-vinci-have-adhd 3 comments 23/5/2020 science
• Early introduction of allergens may benefit high risk infants https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/introducing-peanuts-and-eggs-early-can-prevent-food-allergies-in-high-risk-infants 3 comments 9/12/2019 science
• Introducing peanuts and eggs early can prevent food allergies in high risk infants, suggests new research with over 1300 three-month-old infants. “Our research adds to the body of evidence that early introduction of allergenic foods may play a significant role in curbing the allergy epidemic.” https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/introducing-peanuts-and-eggs-early-can-prevent-food-allergies-in-high-risk-infants 1202 comments 7/12/2019 science
• A single dose of the cannabis extract cannabidiol can help reduce brain function abnormalities seen in people with psychosis. Results from a new trial, published in JAMA Psychiatry, provide the first evidence of how cannabidiol acts in the brain to reduce psychotic symptoms. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2018/august/cannabis-extract-helps-reset-brain-function-in-psychosis.aspx?t=au 103 comments 29/8/2018 science
• Severe mental illness linked to much higher risk for cardiovascular disease and associated early death, in an international study of more than 3.2 million people led by King's College London. http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2017/may/severe-mental-illness-linked-to-much-higher-risk-for-cardiovascular-disease-and-associated-early-death.aspx 20 comments 14/5/2017 science
• Study reveals for first time that talking therapy changes the brain's wiring http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2017/january/study-reveals-for-first-time-that-talking-therapy-changes-the-brain's-wiring.aspx 7 comments 21/1/2017 science
• King's College London: Acne sufferers' cells may be protected against ageing http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2016/09%20september/acne-sufferers-cells-may-be-protected-against-ageing.aspx 4 comments 28/9/2016 science
• Study reveals subtle brain differences in men with autism http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2016/january/study-reveals-subtle-brain-differences-in-men-with-autism.aspx 3 comments 29/1/2016 science
• King’s College London has launched Philosophy & Medicine, a joint venture between King’s Philosophy, School of Life Sciences, and Florence Nightingale School of Nursing. It will host a range of public lectures and activities to encourage dialogue and collaborative research across these disciplines. http://www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/philosophy/newsrecords/2015/philosophy-&-medicine-project-launches.aspx 25 comments 25/9/2015 philosophy
• The first ever genetic analysis of people with extremely high intelligence has revealed small but important genetic differences between some of the brightest people in the United States and the general population. http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2015/july/studyoffersfirstgeneticanalysisofpeoplewithextremelyhighintelligence.aspx 45 comments 4/8/2015 science
• ASPD is not psychopathy ...but a psychopath really wouldnt want you to know that. http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2012/may/the-antisocial-brain.aspx 10 comments 1/8/2015 science
• Fish oils may prevent some forms of depression: A new study, led by King’s College London, has found that omega-3 fatty acids reduce the rates of depression among patients with high levels of inflammation. http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/records/2014/october/fish-oils-may-prevent-some-forms-of-depression.aspx 16 comments 3/10/2014 science
• The negative social, physical and mental health effects of childhood bullying are still evident nearly 40 years later http://www.kcl.ac.uk/iop/news/records/2014/april/impact-of-childhood-bullying-still-evident-after-40-years.aspx 19 comments 18/4/2014 science
• Oxytocin could provide new treatment for anorexia: Oxytocin, also known as the ‘love hormone’, could provide a new treatment for anorexia nervosa, according to new research by a team of British and Korean scientists http://www.kcl.ac.uk/iop/news/records/2014/march/oxytocin-could-provide-new-treatment-for-anorexia.aspx 114 comments 14/3/2014 science
• Researchers have identified how the ‘wiring’ in toddlers’ brains develops to successfully learn language. The study reveals a particular window, from 2 years to the age of 4, during which environmental influence on language development may be greatest. http://www.kcl.ac.uk/iop/news/records/2013/october/toddlers-brain-wiring-develops-to-accommodate-new-words.aspx 39 comments 9/10/2013 science
• Children who have suffered maltreatment are 36% more likely to be obese in adulthood compared to non-maltreated children, according to a new study by King’s College London. The findings come from the combined analysis of data from 190,285 individuals from 41 studies worldwide http://www.kcl.ac.uk/iop/news/records/2013/may/child-maltreatment-adult-obesity.aspx 48 comments 22/5/2013 science
• Ageing genes discovered http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04april/ageing-genes.aspx#.t5mbped_gls.reddit 25 comments 21/4/2012 science
• Proving Turing's tiger stripe theory http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/02feb/scientists-prove-turings-tiger-stripe-theory-.aspx 8 comments 21/2/2012 compsci
• History of Philosophy audio podcast. A professor of Ancient Philosophy covers the topic, leaving out as little as possible. (XPost from History) http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ikings/index.php?id=409 9 comments 23/2/2011 philosophy
• Entire world - Prison Population Totals (maybe should be in WTF) http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/law/research/icps/worldbrief/wpb_stats.php?area=all&category=wb_poptotal 8 comments 19/8/2010 politics

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