Not every child with obesity exhibits the same eating behaviour - so why apply the same treatment? Researchers from @imsepidemiology.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk, @ucl.ac.uk, & @universityofleeds.bsky.social used eating behaviour to guide obesity treatment selection. Read the blog: buff.ly/gUxFF1V (1/3)

A team of researchers, including IMS Epidemiology’s Amy Ahern, have secured £4 million in NIHR funding to develop and test a new model of long-term obesity care in the community. Read more - buff.ly/XA4RCJk (1/3)

epigram, Issue 2 is out! Read to find out more about … • The power of weight loss • And when is too young to start using weight loss drugs? • In their words: our researchers’ share the purpose of their work Subscribe to keep up to date with our news - buff.ly/r0O9xbK

Could long-term air pollution exposure increase the risk of neurological diseases that affect movement? Air pollution is already linked to a range of health conditions affecting the heart, lungs & brain but what about conditions like Parkinson’s disease, MS & MND? Read our blog buff.ly/jFIYv7J 1/5

@karremannancy.bsky.social ‪@imsepidemiology.bsky.social‬ & @spidermaani.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social feature in the @publichealthpod.bsky.social in which they discuss the wellness industry and the growing scepticism of traditional medicine. Listen - bit.ly/4uQ1luw

Public Health On Call: The Rise of “Big Wellness”

About this episode:   The wellness industry covers everything from fitness to biohacking, yoga to peptides, and it’s backed by culturally and financially powerful players. In this episode: a...

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"The air we inherit" A youth-led exhibition on young Londoners' experiences of air pollution — art, film & interactive activities developed with researchers from @imsepidemiology.bsky.social & @qmul.bsky.social 📅 27 June, 1–4pm 📍 Grocer's Wing, Tower Hamlets Town Hall

"The air we inherit" A youth-led exhibition on young Londoners' experiences of air pollution — art, film & interactive activities developed with researchers from @imsepidemiology.bsky.social & @qmul.bsky.social 📅 27 June, 1–4pm 📍 Grocer's Wing, Tower Hamlets Town Hall

One in 10 children in England in their first year at primary school is obese The @financialtimes.com article focuses on the use of GLP-1s for children with severe excessive weight and the NHS’ response to this crisis Read more - bit.ly/43TluVL

The wellness industry covers everything from fitness to biohacking, and it’s backed by powerful players. @karremannancy.bsky.social and @spidermaani.bsky.social discuss their recent paper in @milbankfund.bsky.social on "Big Wellness". 🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/the-rise-of-...

TODAY - 12pm From Plate to Brain: Global Diet, Cognitive Function and Neuroimaging in Diverse Populations Prof. Sonia Anand (@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social) will examine the influence and impact of global dietary patterns across diverse populations. Register to attend - buff.ly/FjfjFr7

TOMORROW From Plate to Brain: Global Diet, Cognitive Function and Neuroimaging in Diverse Populations Prof. Sonia Anand (@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social) will examine the influence and impact of global dietary patterns across diverse populations. Register to attend - buff.ly/FjfjFr7

The @foodfoundation.bsky.social’s #BrokenPlate report shows price gap between healthier and less healthy food is now at its widest level in over a decade. Read the report - buff.ly/rZwUQj9 (1/3)

WEBINAR: The power of metaphor in public health Dr Benjamin Hawkins - @imsepidemiology.buff.ly/G0Mmxkp Dr May van Skalkwyk - @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social 2/06/26 - 12:00–13:00 Register here - buff.ly/2NuWKQl Hosted by PHI UK @lhgp.bsky.social

From Plate to Brain: Global Diet, Cognitive Function and Neuroimaging in Diverse Populations In this webinar, Prof. Sonia Anand (@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social) will examine the influence & impact of global dietary patterns across diverse populations. 12/06 - 12noon Register - buff.ly/FjfjFr7

Interactive workshop: Modelling climate, behaviour and health in urban systems 4 June, 14:00 BST Bringing together expertise across climate science, transport, environmental exposure, and health modelling to address emerging methodological challenges. Register: buff.ly/0hS0jKG

WEBINAR: The power of metaphor in public health Dr Benjamin Hawkins - @imsepidemiology.buff.ly/G0Mmxkp Dr May van Skalkwyk - @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social 2/06/26 - 12:00–13:00 Register here - buff.ly/2NuWKQl Hosted by PHI UK @lhgp.bsky.social

Bradford Hill Seminar – From Plate to Brain: Global Diet, Cognitive Function and Neuroimaging in Diverse Populations Prof. Sonia Anand (@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social) will examine the influence and impact of global dietary patterns across diverse populations. Register to attend - buff.ly/FjfjFr7

@imsepidemiology.bsky.social’s @drmariespreckley.bsky.social was a keynote panellist at @sbm.org’s 47th Annual Meeting. She examined evolving definitions of success in obesity treatment with incretin-based therapies, highlighting quality of life, sustainability, & patient-centred outcomes.

Obesity: What does it mean to be thin on the outside, but fat on the inside? In this BBC Arabic article, Prof Nita Forouhi discusses factors that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the future, which are linked to premature death Read more - buff.ly/R80qMdQ

Bradford Hill Seminar – From Plate to Brain: Global Diet, Cognitive Function and Neuroimaging in Diverse Populations Prof. Sonia Anand (@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social) will examine the influence and impact of global dietary patterns across diverse populations. Register to attend - buff.ly/FjfjFr7

Congratulations to @imsepidemiology.bsky.social's @drmariespreckley.bsky.social who was nominated for @cam.ac.uk's Research Culture Celebration 2026 in recognition of her contributions to fostering positive research culture in her team. Nominees were celebrated on 13 May at a party at Kettle's Yard

Modelling Climate, Behaviour, and Health in Changing Urban Systems Interactive workshop — 4 June, 14:00 BST Examine the impacts of climate change on infrastructure, behaviour, exposures, and health, and discuss implications for modelling approaches. Register: buff.ly/0hS0jKG

WEBINAR: The power of metaphor in public health Dr Benjamin Hawkins - @imsepidemiology.buff.ly/G0Mmxkp Dr May van Skalkwyk - @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social 2/06/26 - 12:00–13:00 Register here - buff.ly/2NuWKQl Hosted by PHI UK @lhgp.bsky.social

(1/4) A new obesity-risk model – OBSCORE - was developed and tested by researchers from Queen Mary University of London, Berlin Institute of Health at Charité and the University of Cambridge. Read our blog - buff.ly/oCTgjV5

Bradford Hill Seminar – From Plate to Brain: Global Diet, Cognition & Neuroimaging in Diverse Populations. Prof. Sonia Anand (@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social) examines how diet affects cognition and brain structure. 11/06/2026, 3pm–4 pm Register -

Fantastic to join the Keynote Panel at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioural Medicine in Chicago ✨ @imsepidemiology.bsky.social

(1/3) Undiagnosed liver disease affects ~ 1 in 20 middle-aged Europeans, caused mostly by conditions that are largely preventable and treatable. The condition is the 12th leading cause of death globally but there is no population-wide screening programme for the condition. Read - buff.ly/VtYtA73

Prevalence of liver fibrosis in the general population (the LiverScreen project): a multinational European cohort study

Undiagnosed liver fibrosis is common in the general population in Europe and is primarily driven by metabolic factors and alcohol consumption. Early detection is pivotal as it could allow…

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Bradford Hill Seminar – From Plate to Brain: Global Diet, Cognition & Neuroimaging in Diverse Populations. Prof. Sonia Anand (@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social) examines how diet affects cognition and brain structure. 11/06/2026, 3pm–4 pm Register -

In our newly branded epigram newsletter you’ll find out more about … Why our name has changed The health implications of high testosterone The lack of support for weight loss drug users And, how multibuy food deals impact our health. Subscribe to keep up to date with our news - buff.ly/2M6dYs8

Delighted to contribute to this New York Times piece on why weight-loss medications do not work equally well for everyone: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/w...

When Weight-Loss Drugs Don’t Work

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