MRC Epidemiology Unit
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 […]
Sweet reward: MRC Epidemiology Unit scientists win University of Cambridge Impact Award for work on diet and health
Dr Nita Forouhi and Dr Fumiaki Imamura from the Nutritional Epidemiology Group at the MRC Epidemiology Unit have won a University of Cambridge award for best impact for their work building […]
Genetic approach could help identify side-effects at early stages of drug development
An approach that could reduce the chances of drugs failing during the later stages of clinical trials has been demonstrated by a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and pharmaceutical […]
Local takeaways create a double burden for obesity
Thomas Burgoine, University of Cambridge and Pablo Monsivais, University of Cambridge People in the UK are spending more than ever on takeaway food and there’s good reason to believe that […]
Neighbourhoods with more takeaways amplify social inequalities in unhealthy eating and obesity
People who live or work near to a greater number of takeaway outlets are more likely to eat more takeaway food and to be overweight, but new research indicates that […]
Walking and cycling are good for health even in cities with higher levels of air pollution
The health benefits of walking and cycling outweigh the negative effects on health of air pollution, even in cities with high levels of air pollution, according to a study led […]
UK Biobank study identifies gene changes that influence timing of sexual behaviour
A study of over 380,000 people, published today in the journal Nature Genetics, has identified gene variations that influence the age of puberty, first sexual intercourse and first birth. It […]
Children aren’t active enough in winter, especially at weekends
Researchers at the MRC Epidemiology Unit have called for children to be given more support to enable them to be more active during the winter, particularly at weekends, in response […]
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