MRC Epidemiology Unit
New drugs that lower levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in blood could further reduce the risk of heart attack when added to statins. These new drugs, which are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Opinion: A varied diet can prevent diabetes – but can you afford it?
Annalijn I Conklin, University of California, Los Angeles; Nita Forouhi, University of Cambridge, and Pablo Monsivais, University of Cambridge In a study of over 25,000 adults with detailed information about […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Can eating yoghurt reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes?
New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) shows that higher consumption of yoghurt, compared with no consumption, can reduce the risk […]