MRC Epidemiology Unit
Encouraging more active travel (walking and cycling for transport) is one promising approach to prevent obesity and related diseases. In this study, published online in Preventive Medicine, we looked at […]
Sales of sugar-sweetened drinks in Jamie’s Italian restaurants fall by 11% after 10p levy
Study generates evidence that financial measures could contribute to strategies aimed at preventing obesity and non-communicable diseases. Introducing a small levy of 10 pence per drink to the price of […]
NIHR funds research to evaluate the health impacts of the new sugar tax on soft drinks
NIHR researchers have launched a pioneering study to evaluate the impact of the UK Government’s forthcoming levy on sugary drinks. The Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL), due to be enforced […]
Large studies find screening reduces mortality for those with detectable type 2 diabetes but not for general population
Three large trials published today involving researchers from the MRC Epidemiology Unit show that screening for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors may not reduce mortality and cardiovascular disease […]
Food environment assessment tool (Feat) launched – use new interactive map
The Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) and the MRC Epidemiology Unit are very pleased to launch the Food environment assessment tool (Feat). This new resource is underpinned by […]
Going global – funding awarded for new Global Diet and Activity Research Group and Network (GDAR)
The MRC Epidemiology Unit has been awarded funding by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) for a new international research partnership to help combat poor diet and physical inactivity […]
First genes that influence muscle strength in humans identified
Common genetic factors that influence muscle strength in humans have been identified for the first time in a study led by researchers from the University of Cambridge and published today […]
Generation Genome – providing the knowledge for disease prevention and treatment.
Yesterday Professor Sally Davies, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England, published Generation Genome, the Chief Medical Officer’s annual report for 2016. In her report she takes a detailed look […]
Opinion: Maintaining the same weight as you age may prevent diabetes – even if you’re overweight to begin with
By Adina L Feldman, University of Cambridge It is well known that losing weight reduces your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Our latest research shows that maintaining the same […]
Opinion: Dairy got the all-clear last week – but was it justified?
By Eirini Trichia, University of Cambridge and Nita Forouhi, University of Cambridge A new study, published recently in the European Journal of Epidemiology, appeared to give dairy products a clean […]
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