Media coverage
Our top media highlights from October 2026
Social activity to boost cognition
Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health research that suggests diverse and sustained social activities may boost cognition and slow decline of brain health in older age was widely covered in:
AI-bot responses to UK’s smoke-free generation consultation
Tobacco Control research found that 3 out of 4 responses to the UK smoke-free generation consultation were AI bot-generated. The responses were overwhelmingly targeted at opposing restrictions on disposable vape sales, which suggested a coordinated campaign. This was covered across national news in:
Cannabis and cardiovascular disease (US focus)
BMJ Open research suggesting an association between the legalisation of recreational cannabis in the US and a rise in hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease, received significant coverage in:
HPV vaccine and pregnancy
The BMJ study found that receiving the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine before pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of major pregnancy complications including preterm birth, this was featured in:
