MRC Epidemiology Unit
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 […]
Opinion: Studying change in behaviour and body weight over time has increased our understanding of the causes and possibilities for prevention of type 2 diabetes
By Adina L. Feldman, MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge Type 2 diabetes is a global health issue affecting 414 million adults world-wide.1 Although the number of people being newly […]
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 […]
More people cycling and eating more fruit and veg could save thousands of lives – but at what cost?
By being more physically active and having a healthier diet, we can reduce our chance of becoming ill and dying prematurely. However, the impact of individuals’ behaviour can be difficult […]
New research highlights importance of preventing weight gain in adults to reduce incidence of type 2 diabetes
A study of over 33,000 people, published today in the journal BMC Public Health, indicates that public health strategies that aim to prevent adult weight gain in the whole population […]
UK Biobank announce availability of world’s largest objective physical activity dataset
UK Biobank, together with scientists from the MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Oxford, Newcastle University, University of Salford, and University of London, today announced the release of objective physical activity […]
Understanding the health benefits of the ‘sugar tax’: how will the soft drinks industry respond?
Originally posted on the Fuse Open Science Blog, Dr Oliver Mytton, looks at the potential health benefits of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy and how the soft drinks industry might respond […]
Type 2 Diabetes – would you risk it?
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 […]
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