MRC Epidemiology Unit
The EPIC-Norfolk Study and Fenland studies have recently been shortlisted by the Novo Nordisk Foundation to take part in their Inter-SUSTAIN call. There is now an opportunity for researchers to […]
School street closures encourage more active forms of commuting
School street closures and other similar schemes are associated with a 6% increase in active commutes to schools, according to a new study in nearly 500 UK schools published today […]
Fenland Phase 3 completes data collection: thanks to all our volunteers!
Recruitment and data collection for Fenland phase 3 study is now complete. We are grateful to the more than 5,000 Fenland Study participants who took part in this phase of […]
Improve diet and increase physical activity at the same time to limit weight gain, Fenland Study suggests
Improving diet and increasing physical activity levels together may be more effective at preventing weight gain – particularly harmful fat inside the abdomen – than just changing one of these […]
Exploring lived experiences to help shape future care for next-generation weight management medications
A new study led by Dr Marie Spreckley is exploring the lived experiences of people using next-generation weight management medications. AMPLIFY (Amplifying Meaningful Perspectives and Lived experiences of Incretin therapy use From diverse […]
Counting the calorie impact of menu labelling
Since the introduction of calorie labelling in chain restaurants in 2022 there has been only a 2% reduction in the energy content of food available, according to new research published […]
Fewer people develop type 2 diabetes when following diet developed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
A diet high in whole grains, fruits and vegetables and low in animal products and sugary drinks is more sustainable and linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes […]
Long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution linked to increased risk of dementia
An analysis of studies incorporating data from almost 30 million people has highlighted the role that air pollution – including that coming from car exhaust emissions – plays in increased […]
National Diet and Nutrition Survey 2019 to 2023 highlights dietary deficiencies and inequalities
The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has published the latest report from the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS), which shows results for 2019-2023. The NDNS is […]
Why Your Mind Matters in Weight Loss – And What We’re Learning About It
In this article Dr Laura Kudlek discusses the implications of two new research papers she led while a PhD student at the MRC Epidemiology Unit, which examined the impact of […]
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