An international genetic study of more than 150,000 people, published today in Nature, has identified genetic differences that help to explain why some babies are born bigger or smaller than others. The large-scale study reveals how these genetic differences provide an important link between an individual’s early growth and their chances of developing conditions such as […]
An hour of moderate exercise a day enough to counter health risks from prolonged sitting
The health risks associated with sitting for eight or more hours a day – whether at work, home or commuting – can be eliminated with an hour or more of physical activity a day, according to a study from an international team of researchers. Ever since a study back in 1953 discovered that London bus […]
Lifestyles changes are more effective for combating diabetes than focusing on genetic risk
Recent research from the MRC Epidemiology Unit has found that public health strategies aimed at tackling obesity through lifestyle interventions are more appropriate for preventing type 2 diabetes than targeted changes based on an individual’s genetic risk. Lifestyle interventions can reduce the risk of developing diabetes in high-risk individuals by 50%; however, whether there is […]
