MRC Epidemiology Unit
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 […]
EAT-Lancet Commission report warns that food systems breach planetary limits, outlining pathway to healthier and more sustainable future
The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission has published its Report on Healthy, Sustainable, and Just Food Systems, presenting the most comprehensive global scientific evaluation of food systems to date. Key findings of […]
Affluence protects children from obesity in areas with lots of unhealthy food outlets
New research led by Unit researcher Dr Andrea Smith and Professor Clare Llewellyn of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care finds that family affluence shields children from the […]
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 […]
Can Recipe Boxes improve our diets?
Can recipe boxes give families with school-aged children the opportunity to access more affordable healthy food? In this episode of The Food Foundation’s podcast – Pod Bites – the MRC […]
NHS Active 10 walking tracker users more active after using the app
Users of the NHS Active 10 app, designed to encourage people to become more active, immediately increased their amount of brisk and non-brisk walking upon using the app, according to […]
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 […]
UKRI funded study seeks to address dietary inequalities for people living in social housing
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a £1.53 million grant for major study aiming to address dietary inequalities and improve the life chances of people living in social housing […]
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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