MRC Epidemiology Unit
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 […]
Extending weight loss programmes can help people who are overweight keep more weight off, and is cost-effective
Offering a year-long programme of weight loss classes could prevent an additional 1,786 cases of disease (hypertension, diabetes, heart disease) for every 100,000 people compared to a 12-week programme. Extending […]
Study identifies hundreds of genes that influence timing of puberty and alter risk of several cancers
The largest genomic analysis of puberty timing in men and women conducted to date has identified 389 genetic signals associated with puberty timing, four times the number that were previously […]
Unravelling the mystery of the disappearing chromosomes
A study of over 85,000 men, led by researchers from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge and deCODE genetics in Iceland, and published today […]
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