MRC Epidemiology Unit
In an article originally published in The Conversation, Dr Yanaina Chavez-Ugalde and Dr Esther van Sluijs of the MRC Epidemiology Unit, and Dr Zoi Toumpakari of the School for Policy […]
Ultra-processed food makes up almost two-thirds of calorie intake of UK adolescents
New analysis of data from UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey finds that adolescents consume around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs). The research led by scientists […]
Sugar intake fell in children and adults after announcement of UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy
An analysis of 11 years of data from the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey has found that daily free sugar intake fell by around 5 g in children and […]
Depth tool launched to help researchers and policy makers understand how interventions place demands on individual agency
The differing demands that population health interventions place on individual agency (agentic demand), e.g. time, finance and mental capacity may explain differences in intervention effectiveness and equity. Yet, until now […]
Largest ever genetic study of age of puberty in girls shows links with weight gain
Genes can indirectly influence the age at which girls have their first period by accelerating weight gain in childhood, a known risk factor for early puberty, according to new research […]
Professor Nita Forouhi awarded prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship
Congratulations to Professor Nita Forouhi on being elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship. Nita is one of 58 exceptional biomedical and health scientists to be elected to the […]
Rare gene variants conferring up to 6-fold increase in obesity risk hint at new mechanism affecting appetite control
A study led by Medical Research Council (MRC) researchers has identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest impacts on obesity risk discovered to date. The […]
Prof Nick Wareham to play leading role in new national research network for population health
New network established to bring together researchers from across the United Kingdom to boost research into sustainable and equitable population health improvement. The Director of the MRC Epidemiology Unit Professor […]
AI predicts healthiness of food menus and highlights ‘double burden’ of unhealthy food environment in deprived areas
Today the Guardian reports on how Unit PhD student Yuru Huang and colleagues have used artificial intelligence to predict the healthiness of cafe, takeaway and restaurant menus at outlets across […]
HERA study to better understand women’s reproductive health receives £5.6 million Wellcome award
Reproductive ageing in women is critical for fertility, but also has profound influences more broadly on health and wellbeing. Recent research co-led by scientists at the University of Cambridge has […]
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