What does research tell us about maintaining a healthy weight?

Live webinar: What does research tell us about maintaining a healthy weight?

Have you ever wondered why some people have a large appetite and never gain weight, while others try to eat healthily but find it difficult to lose the pounds? Can health research unlock the secrets on to how to maintain a healthy weight?

Being overweight is a major health problem in the UK, it is estimated 1 in every 4 adults and around 1 in every 5 children aged 10 to 11 are living with obesity. It can lead to health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, problems with bone health and can increase the risk of some cancers.

Cambridge researchers are working to understanding how overweight affects our health and how we can maintain a healthy balance.

Hear from Professor Nick Wareham, Director of the MRC Epidemiology Unit, Co-Director of the Institute of Metabolic Science, Honorary Consultant at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Cambridge and Dr Amy Ahern, Programme leader & Principal research associate for the prevention of diabetes and related metabolic disorders in high-risk groups. The speakers will discuss their latest research, and you will have a chance to put your questions to the team.

Professor Miles Parkes, Director of the NIHR Cambridge BRC will open the event and will give an overview of how research takes shape on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
This talk is aged for 16+ and all are welcome. A link to booking a free ticket will be open soon.

Another event: Discovering research with NIHR Cambridge BRC!

Date: Saturday 22 March 2025 Time 11:00-:16:00

Where: Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology, Robinson Way, Cambridge CB2 0SZ

Did you know that medical research is happening all over the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, though you probably won’t ever see it going on!

But behind the scenes, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, midwives and other health professionals are working on important research to help sick people get better. To help you visualise the stages involved, visit us during the Cambridge Festival and take part in our giant board puzzle with places to visit and clues to solve. Prizes for all puzzle-solvers!

This is a free event suitable for all ages at the Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology in Cambridge. There's no need to book - just turn up on the day.