MRC Epidemiology Unit
Screening to identify type 2 diabetes followed by early treatment could result in substantial health benefits, according to new research published today in Diabetes Care that combined large scale clinical […]
Replacing one sugary drink per day could cut risk of type 2 diabetes
Drinking water or unsweetened tea or coffee in place of one sugary drink per day can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to research published today in the […]
The rise of the takeaway: Number of takeaways in deprived areas increases substantially over two decades
The number of takeaway food outlets has risen substantially over the past two decades, with a large increase seen in areas of socioeconomic disadvantage, according to a study carried out […]
Diet quality declines worldwide, but with major differences across regions
In a first-of-its-kind analysis of worldwide dietary patterns, a team including researchers from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and the Medical Research Council (MRC) […]
Lack of exercise may be responsible for twice as many deaths as obesity
A brisk 20 minute walk each day could be enough to reduce an individual’s risk of early death, according to new research published today in the American Journal of Clinical […]
Martin White appointed Lead for Research in Dietary Behaviours and Public Health Interventions
The MRC Epidemiology Unit and the UKCRC Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) at the University of Cambridge are pleased to announce the appointment of Martin White to lead […]
Phase 2 of Fenland Study Launches
This week we have launched Phase 2 of the Fenland Study, with volunteers who participated in the first phase of the Fenland study returned to our testing centres in Cambridge […]
Unit Hosts Physical Activity Measurement Seminar 2014
During the week commencing the 15th September the Physical Activity group hosted their 7th Annual Physical Activity Measurement seminar (PAMS). PAMS is now a biennial event which has been running […]
When it comes to type 2 diabetes risk, not all saturated fatty acids are the same
The relationship between saturated fat and type 2 diabetes may be more complex than previously thought, according to the results of a large international study published today in the journal […]
Age of puberty in girls influenced by which parent their genes are inherited from
The age at which girls reach sexual maturity is influenced by ‘imprinted’ genes, a small sub-set of genes whose activity differs depending on which parent passes on that gene, according […]