MRC Epidemiology Unit
@mrcepid.bsky.social
Studying the genetic, developmental & environmental determinants of obesity, type 2 diabetes & related metabolic disorders. Contributing to their prevention.
Chapter 13 in the book is Urban Environments and Healthy Behaviors: Preventing the Epidemic of Chronic Diseases in African Cities by GDAR researchers Meelan Thondoo, Feyisayo Wayas, and Tolullah Oni
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Urban Health in Africa
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January 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Chapter 13 in the book is Urban Environments and Healthy Behaviors: Preventing the Epidemic of Chronic Diseases in African Cities by GDAR researchers Meelan Thondoo, Feyisayo Wayas, and Tolullah Oni
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The book explores the critical impacts of rapid urbanisation on the health and prosperity of Africans. Through compelling case studies, contributors highlight the unique challenges and innovative solutions in Africa’s urban health.
January 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
The book explores the critical impacts of rapid urbanisation on the health and prosperity of Africans. Through compelling case studies, contributors highlight the unique challenges and innovative solutions in Africa’s urban health.
As part of the SHOPS study, Dr Natalie Egan of the MRC Epidemiology Unit is inviting 40 people with different shopping experiences to share their thoughts on shopping and price promotions.
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Promo Bans Study: Special offers on high fat, salt and sugar foods in UK Supermarkets - Interview
The Promo Bans study will interview members of the public who regularly shop in UK supermarkets to understand how individuals use special offers when shopping.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
As part of the SHOPS study, Dr Natalie Egan of the MRC Epidemiology Unit is inviting 40 people with different shopping experiences to share their thoughts on shopping and price promotions.
If you’d like to get involved, find out more on the Promo Bans study website buff.ly/6EAIKLL
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If you’d like to get involved, find out more on the Promo Bans study website buff.ly/6EAIKLL
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SHOP will use information collected by market research companies on people’s food shopping to study the impact of stopping the use of special offers, comparing how much and what type of food people bought before and after special offers were stopped.
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Bans on ‘buy one, get one free’ deals: will they help us eat better? - MRC Epidemiology Unit
A lot of unhealthy food in the UK is sold using price promotions or special offers, such as ‘buy one get one free (BOGOF)’ deals. At the start of October […]
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January 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
SHOP will use information collected by market research companies on people’s food shopping to study the impact of stopping the use of special offers, comparing how much and what type of food people bought before and after special offers were stopped.
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A team led by Dr Oliver Mytton at (UCL) together with Unit researchers @martinwhite33.bsky.social & @jeanmadams.bsky.social have been awarded a @nihr.bsky.social grant for the SHOP study to understand the impact of voluntary bans implemented earlier by some supermarkets.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
A team led by Dr Oliver Mytton at (UCL) together with Unit researchers @martinwhite33.bsky.social & @jeanmadams.bsky.social have been awarded a @nihr.bsky.social grant for the SHOP study to understand the impact of voluntary bans implemented earlier by some supermarkets.
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Read more about this research, its findings and their implications on our news blog at www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/blog/2026/01...
The research was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, with support from Medical Research Council and NIHR UCLH Biomedical Research Centre.
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The research was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, with support from Medical Research Council and NIHR UCLH Biomedical Research Centre.
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Lack of support for people on weight loss drugs leaves them vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies - MRC Epidemiology Unit
People prescribed the new generation of weight loss drugs may not receive sufficient nutritional guidance to support safe and sustainable weight loss, leaving them vulnerable to nutritional deficienci...
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January 8, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Read more about this research, its findings and their implications on our news blog at www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/blog/2026/01...
The research was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, with support from Medical Research Council and NIHR UCLH Biomedical Research Centre.
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The research was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, with support from Medical Research Council and NIHR UCLH Biomedical Research Centre.
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Dr Spreckley @drmariespreckley.bsky.social leads the AMPLIFY study that seeks to understand how people experience next-generation weight loss therapies, to help identify the types of information and wrap-around support that are most meaningful and needed in real-world care.
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AMPLIFY
AMPLIFY explores lived experiences to inform how to support individuals using, or having recently stopped using, incretin-based therapies or weight management.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Dr Spreckley @drmariespreckley.bsky.social leads the AMPLIFY study that seeks to understand how people experience next-generation weight loss therapies, to help identify the types of information and wrap-around support that are most meaningful and needed in real-world care.
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Just 12 studies examined nutrition & diet alongside drug treatment, and as trials varied widely in their approaches to dietary advice and nutritional assessment, lacking standardised protocols and reporting, it was difficult to reach robust conclusions to inform the optimal support.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Just 12 studies examined nutrition & diet alongside drug treatment, and as trials varied widely in their approaches to dietary advice and nutritional assessment, lacking standardised protocols and reporting, it was difficult to reach robust conclusions to inform the optimal support.
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In a systematic review published today, Dr Marie Spreckley, Dr Cara Ruggiero, and Dr Adrian Brown found a lack of robust evidence surrounding nutritional advice and support and its impact on calorie intake, body composition, protein adequacy, and patient experiences.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
In a systematic review published today, Dr Marie Spreckley, Dr Cara Ruggiero, and Dr Adrian Brown found a lack of robust evidence surrounding nutritional advice and support and its impact on calorie intake, body composition, protein adequacy, and patient experiences.
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This was driven by a decrease in use of motor vehicles, with a 5% decrease in children travelling to school only by private car.
The authors suggest that school street closures are broadly successful and support the creation of schemes in areas where this is feasible.
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The authors suggest that school street closures are broadly successful and support the creation of schemes in areas where this is feasible.
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Effectiveness and equity impacts of traffic restriction schemes outside schools: a controlled natural experimental study - International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Background Active travel (such as walking, cycling and scooting) has a range of benefits for human and planetary health, whereas driving children to school contributes substantially to motor vehicle…
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December 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This was driven by a decrease in use of motor vehicles, with a 5% decrease in children travelling to school only by private car.
The authors suggest that school street closures are broadly successful and support the creation of schemes in areas where this is feasible.
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The authors suggest that school street closures are broadly successful and support the creation of schemes in areas where this is feasible.
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They found that active travel to school in schools with schemes was 6% higher than comparative schools without.
All active means of commuting – walking, cycling, scooting and skating – increased, with the greatest increase seen for “park and stride”.
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All active means of commuting – walking, cycling, scooting and skating – increased, with the greatest increase seen for “park and stride”.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
They found that active travel to school in schools with schemes was 6% higher than comparative schools without.
All active means of commuting – walking, cycling, scooting and skating – increased, with the greatest increase seen for “park and stride”.
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All active means of commuting – walking, cycling, scooting and skating – increased, with the greatest increase seen for “park and stride”.
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