MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit

Read our December 2018 Newsletter

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:55:00 GMT

Read our December 2018 newsletter.

Media coverage of the sugar debate

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:49:00 GMT

Analysis of how UK newspapers presented the sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages policy debate suggests that media representation was frequently supportive of sugar tax and this may have played a role in shaping its acceptability.

Prof Rich Mitchell recognised in Global Highly Cited Researchers 2018 list

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:13:00 GMT

Prof Rich Mitchell recognised in Global Highly Cited Researchers 2018 list

TRIUMPH Network launches

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 09:52:00 GMT

The TRIUMPH Network has officially launched with a brand new website.

Universal basic income - new scoping review published

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 08:08:00 BST

The first comprehensive scoping review of 28 studies of ten interventions which unconditionally provided substantial cash transfers to individuals or families.

Read our September 2018 newsletter

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:37:00 BST

MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit Newsletter, September 2018

Prof Lisa McDaid leads one of eight Mental Health Networks announced by UKRI

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:45:00 BST

Eight new Mental Health Networks have been announced by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) today, Thursday 6th September 2018, to bring researchers, charities and other organisations together to address important mental health research questions.

97% reduction in second-hand smoke exposure

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 11:03:00 BST

There has been a dramatic reduction in second-hand smoke exposure since 1998 and evidence of continuing improvements even in the decade after the smoking ban.

Why men say they’ve had more lifetime sexual partners than women

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 11:53:00 BST

The disparity between the number of sexual partners reported by men and women can largely be explained by a tendency among men to report extreme numbers of partners, and to estimate rather than count their lifetime total, a new study in The Journal of Sex Research finds.

Health in the news: fact or fiction?

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:54:00 BST

A "Question Time" style debate tackling these and related issues, hosted by the unit, will take place at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow on 14 June, 6-8pm, as part of the MRC Festival of Medical Research.

Highest number of alcohol and fast food outlets clustered in deprived areas

Tue, 08 May 2018 15:32:00 BST

There are more alcohol, fast food, tobacco and gambling outlets in the most deprived areas of Glasgow compared with more affluent areas, according to new research by the Unit.

Project investigating the relationships between mental health problems and employment outcomes receives funding from The Health Foundation

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:33:00 BST

The Health Foundation has selected six research projects to take part in its new £2 million Social and Economic Value of Health programme.