MRC Epidemiology Unit
@mrcepid.bsky.social
Studying the genetic, developmental & environmental determinants of obesity, type 2 diabetes & related metabolic disorders. Contributing to their prevention.
Despite widespread industry fears the SDIL would harm their businesses, researchers found that leading UK soft drinks companies continued to experience positive growth in their share prices during its implementation.
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Sugar levy had no lasting negative impacts on the UK soft drinks industry, despite substantial reformulation of drinks - MRC Epidemiology Unit
Leading UK soft drinks companies continued to experience positive growth in their share prices during the implementation of the UK Government’s Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL), despite widespread ind...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Despite widespread industry fears the SDIL would harm their businesses, researchers found that leading UK soft drinks companies continued to experience positive growth in their share prices during its implementation.
www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/blog/2020/02...
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Research by @ninarogers.bsky.social & Prof. David Conway incicates the SDIL may have reduced tooth removal in under 18's due to tooth decay by 12%, saving >5,500 hospital admissions for tooth decay with the largest reductions in children aged 0-9 years.
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UK soft drinks levy linked to fall in child hospital admissions for tooth extraction - MRC Epidemiology Unit
The UK soft drinks industry levy introduced in 2018 may have reduced the number of under 18s having a tooth removed due to tooth decay by 12%. Research published today […]
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November 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Research by @ninarogers.bsky.social & Prof. David Conway incicates the SDIL may have reduced tooth removal in under 18's due to tooth decay by 12%, saving >5,500 hospital admissions for tooth decay with the largest reductions in children aged 0-9 years.
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An analysis of UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey data led by @ninarogers.bsky.social and @jeanmadams.bsky.social found daily free sugar intake fell by 5g in children and 11g in adults following the announcement of the SDIL in 2016.
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Sugar intake fell in children and adults after announcement of UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy - MRC Epidemiology Unit
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 […]
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November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
An analysis of UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey data led by @ninarogers.bsky.social and @jeanmadams.bsky.social found daily free sugar intake fell by 5g in children and 11g in adults following the announcement of the SDIL in 2016.
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The research was led by Dr Shayan Aryannezhad and Professor Nita Forouhi, who urge policy makers to make healthier choices more accessible for all.
It was funded by the Medical Research Council and @wellcometrust.bsky.social, with support from @cambridgebrc.bsky.social.
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It was funded by the Medical Research Council and @wellcometrust.bsky.social, with support from @cambridgebrc.bsky.social.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The research was led by Dr Shayan Aryannezhad and Professor Nita Forouhi, who urge policy makers to make healthier choices more accessible for all.
It was funded by the Medical Research Council and @wellcometrust.bsky.social, with support from @cambridgebrc.bsky.social.
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It was funded by the Medical Research Council and @wellcometrust.bsky.social, with support from @cambridgebrc.bsky.social.
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Using DEXA, the researchers to demonstrate that visceral fat stored around the organs in the abdomen, linked to higher metabolic disease risk, was particularly responsive to the changes in health behaviours, highlighting how small, sustained changes can improve health.
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Concurrent Changes in Diet Quality and Physical Activity and Adiposity in Adults
This cohort study investigates independent and joint associations of changes in diet quality and physical activity with body composition indices among adults in the UK.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Using DEXA, the researchers to demonstrate that visceral fat stored around the organs in the abdomen, linked to higher metabolic disease risk, was particularly responsive to the changes in health behaviours, highlighting how small, sustained changes can improve health.
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At both baseline and follow-up seven years later, Fenland participants’ diet quality was assessed by adherence to the Mediterranean diet pattern using a food frequency questionnaire, and the quantity and distribution of body fat was measured objectively using DEXA.
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Fenland Study
The Fenland Study is investigating interactions between environmental & genetic factors in determining obesity, type 2 diabetes, & related metabolic disorders.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
At both baseline and follow-up seven years later, Fenland participants’ diet quality was assessed by adherence to the Mediterranean diet pattern using a food frequency questionnaire, and the quantity and distribution of body fat was measured objectively using DEXA.
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At both baseline and follow-up seven years later, Fenland participants’ diet quality was assessed by adherence to the Mediterranean diet pattern using a food frequency questionnaire, and the quantity and distribution of body fat was measured objectively using DEXA.
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Fenland Study
The Fenland Study is investigating interactions between environmental & genetic factors in determining obesity, type 2 diabetes, & related metabolic disorders.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
At both baseline and follow-up seven years later, Fenland participants’ diet quality was assessed by adherence to the Mediterranean diet pattern using a food frequency questionnaire, and the quantity and distribution of body fat was measured objectively using DEXA.
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Dr Marie Spreckley is leading the new AMPLIFY study that seeks to understand how people experience next-generation incretin-based therapies, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, when used for weight management.
Read our news post at www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/blog/2025/11...
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Exploring lived experiences to help shape future care for next-generation weight management medications - MRC Epidemiology Unit
A new study led by Dr Marie Spreckley is exploring the lived experiences of people using next-generation weight management medications. AMPLIFY (Amplifying Meaningful Perspectives and Lived experience...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Dr Marie Spreckley is leading the new AMPLIFY study that seeks to understand how people experience next-generation incretin-based therapies, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, when used for weight management.
Read our news post at www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/blog/2025/11...
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AMPLIFY is supported by the @cam.ac.uk Public Engagement Starter Fund, and will be co-designed with partners from Obesity Voices, a national network of patients and members of public with lived experience of obesity.
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Public Engagement Starter Fund
The Public Engagement Starter Fund is an exciting opportunity for University of Cambridge researchers to apply for small grants to undertake innovative public engagement with research activities. The
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November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
AMPLIFY is supported by the @cam.ac.uk Public Engagement Starter Fund, and will be co-designed with partners from Obesity Voices, a national network of patients and members of public with lived experience of obesity.
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By exploring the lived experiences of adults from diverse communities across the UK, AMPLIFY will inform how best to support individuals using, or having recently stopped using, these treatments.
Participants will contribute through online discussion groups and interviews.
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Participants will contribute through online discussion groups and interviews.
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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.
studies.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
By exploring the lived experiences of adults from diverse communities across the UK, AMPLIFY will inform how best to support individuals using, or having recently stopped using, these treatments.
Participants will contribute through online discussion groups and interviews.
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Participants will contribute through online discussion groups and interviews.
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