Genetic tests that provide an estimate of an individual’s risk of developing diseases such as lung cancer and heart disease do not appear to motivate a change in behaviour to reduce the risk, according to a study led by the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge and published in ̽»¨Ö±²¥BMJ today.
A new review has produced the most conclusive evidence to date that people consume more food or non-alcoholic drinks when offered larger sized portions or when they use larger items of tableware.
Financial incentives could help one in five women quit smoking during pregnancy, according to new research published today in the journal Addiction. ̽»¨Ö±²¥study, led by researchers at the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge and King’s College London, found that only a small number of women ‘gamed’ the system to receive the incentives whilst continuing to smoke.
Supermarket price promotions are more likely to lead to an increase in sales of less healthy foods than healthier choices in supermarkets, according to a study published today. However, the study of shopping patterns amongst almost 27,000 UK households found that supermarkets were no more likely to promote less healthy over healthier foods.
Researchers advocate for stronger measures to reduce alcohol-related harm in the UK
New research unit to focus on how to change behaviours responsible for the majority of premature deaths worldwide.
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