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We are a department at the University of Cambridge, working to improve the health of people in the UK and around the world. https://t.co/ukjSTbSqgp
Cambridge, UK
Joined June 2014
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📢Excited to say that registration is open for Prevention Research 2026 - visit https://t.co/czlzl5yPw7 to book your place and explore the latest research and strategies for preventing non-communicable diseases and reducing health inequalities across the UK.
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@mandala_food is evaluating the environmental & social impact of the Active Wellbeing Society, which set up a Surplus Food Hub in Birmingham ensuring the redistribution of food to community orgs that support people experiencing food insecurity Watch -
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The @mandala_food is evaluating the environmental and social impact of the Active Wellbeing Society that set up a Surplus Food Hub in Birmingham to ensure the food is redistributed to community organisations supporting people experiencing food insecurity Full video out next week
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@mandala_food (2/2) The @mandala_food Consortium comprises of researchers from: University of Cambridge (@Cambridge_Uni) University of Birmingham (@unibirmingham) University of Warwick (@uniofwarwick) University of Exeter (@UniofExeter) Learn more -
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(1/2) @mandala_food is researching changes in Birmingham's food system. Findings suggest expanding free school meals for all children would yield economic and social benefits and address food insecurity. Check out the teaser film by Good Stories in Food
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Join our teams from the @MRC_Epid and the @IMS_MRL at the 12th annual #BigBiologyDay at Hills Road Sixth Form College (@HillsRoadNews ) on Saturday 11 October. Opening the doors to the world of science! Find out more -
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The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission report warns that global food systems breach planetary limits. @MRC_Epid's Prof. Nita Forouhi was a Commissioner for the report. Read our blog - https://t.co/6pCUVVUXJ0 Watch Nita discuss the report's findings - https://t.co/FRvy5cnvYv
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@Cambridge_Uni @jeanmadams @MichaelEssman10 (4/4) The researchers found more evidence of menu change rather than reformulation, with the items removed from menus being higher energy than continuous items. Read our blog – https://t.co/UIJqwLNKVF
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@Cambridge_Uni (3/4) Prof. @jeanmadams and Dr. @MichaelEssman10 utilized the MenuTracker database to examine changes in the energy content of new, removed, and ongoing food items, as well as assess the proportion of menu items exceeding 600 kcal per meal.
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@Cambridge_Uni (2/4) The regulations require food and non-alcoholic drink outlets with at least 250 employees to display kilocalories on their menus. Calorie labelling tries to counter the issues created by ‘eating out’, with its main aim being to improve public health.
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(1/4) Despite the introduction of calorie labelling regulations in England in 2022, researchers from the @MRC_Epid, @Cambridge_Uni, have found only a 2% reduction in the energy content of food available at chain restaurants. Read – https://t.co/K8CXbCAEgp
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Calorie labelling is linked to a 2% average reduction in energy content of menu items, finds research published in @BMJPublicHealth
https://t.co/Fyd8xtBvzo
#CalorieLabelling #FoodPolicy #PublicHealth @MRC_Epid
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In our latest 25@25 video, Rebecca Love talks about how she went from doing a PhD in Epidemiology to co-founding the tech company Vira Health which focuses on women's health in later life. #gatescambridge25 #womenshealth
@GatesAlumni @Kings_College @MRC_Epid @YoursCambridge
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Via @LancetPlanet: A new meta-analysis provides some of the strongest indication to date that long-term exposure to air pollution is significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia: https://t.co/BNzEhn42bj
#NeuroTwitter #AirPollution @beate_ritz @MRC_Epid
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Do you want to learn how the Intake24 online dietary recall tool can be customised for your dietary intake research? Join our FREE webinar with Cambridge Intake24 team members Polly Page & Toni Steer to explore new features 📅 Weds 8 Oct, 1 PM – 2 PM UK https://t.co/RbeQ1mCHMK
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epigram issue 4 newsletter is out now Find out about… Which cooked potatoes are better for you A research collaboration discovering how urban environments can support health And the work of the Global Diet and Activity Research Network ...and more! https://t.co/QVLaYtyZz5
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New landmark EAT-Lancet Commission warns food systems breach planetary limits
eatforum.org
The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission today released its Report on Healthy, Sustainable, and Just Food Systems, presenting the most comprehensive global scientific evaluation of food systems to date.
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Do you want to learn how the Intake24 online dietary recall tool can be customised for your dietary intake research? Join our FREE webinar with Cambridge Intake24 team members Polly Page & Toni Steer to explore new features 📅 Weds 8 Oct, 1 PM – 2 PM UK https://t.co/RbeQ1mCHMK
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@NatureFoodJnl Read... 📖the full story here 👉 https://t.co/VjFZePlwAI 🔖 the full paper in @NatureFoodJnl here https://t.co/DpExJZ7FZz 8/8
nature.com
Nature Food - What we eat, as well as where and how it is grown, impacts species extinction risks through agricultural land use. Using a new global biodiversity impact data product, this study...
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⏳ Just one day left. Make sure you don't miss out...
Just over a week left to submit abstracts for #PreventionResearch26 4-5 March 2026 📅 Deadline: 1 October 2025 📄Abstracts invited from all corners of the prevention research community 🎤 Oral/poster presentations, Symposia and Workshops 👉 https://t.co/Amteg3Oacl
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