MRC Epidemiology Unit
Does personalized genetic information help people adopt healthier behaviour? Giving people information about their individual risk of developing type 2 diabetes does not influence them to change their health-related behaviours, […]
Genetic differences in amino acid metabolism are linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes
A study published today in the journal PLOS Medicine has identified the five genetic variants associated with higher levels of the branched-chain amino acids isoleucine, leucine and valine. The researchers […]
Inability to safely store fat increases risk of diabetes and heart disease
A large-scale genetic study has provided strong evidence that the development of insulin resistance – a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and heart attacks and one of the key […]
“Some is good, more is better”: Regular exercise can cut your diabetes risk
Walking briskly or cycling for the recommended 150 minutes a week can reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 26%, according to new research by […]
Ten thousand reasons to celebrate Open Access at Cambridge
The University of Cambridge recently received its 10,000th Open Access submission – highlighting its commitment to making research freely available to anybody who wants to access it, without publisher paywalls […]
New genetic analysis provides insight into side effects of cholesterol lowering drugs
A new meta-analysis of genetic association studies, published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), is shedding light on the mechanisms through which LDL-cholesterol lowering drugs can […]
Mediterranean diet could lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in the UK
Britons eating a Mediterranean diet could lower their risk of developing cardiovascular disease including conditions such as heart attack and stroke, according to research published today in the open access […]
How baby’s genes influence birth weight and health in later life
An international genetic study of more than 150,000 people, published today in Nature, has identified genetic differences that help to explain why some babies are born bigger or smaller than others. […]
An hour of moderate exercise a day enough to counter health risks from prolonged sitting
The health risks associated with sitting for eight or more hours a day – whether at work, home or commuting – can be eliminated with an hour or more of […]
MRC Epidemiology Unit heads up PLOS diabetes special issue
Throughout July PLOS Medicine are publishing their inaugural special monthly issue, which focuses on Diabetes Prevention and is edited by MRC Epidemiology Unit Director Professor Nick Wareham, and Professor William […]
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