Editorial
We are proud to finally bring out this edition. It has indeed been a labour of love for all of us within the Corporate & Public Affairs Directorate. As you can see we have indeed changed our names again, to reflect the new kind of work we will be focusing on as the Medical Research Council.

Our mission has always been to build a healthy nation through research. And part of our mission as a Directorate is to do this through community participation and research translation initiatives.

We want to thank our co- writers, designer, photographers, advisors and countless editors. You have made this long process worth it and we have been proud to work with you.

This edition has been dedicated to focusing on stories about health promotion amongst others weight loss, healthy diets as well as lifestyles, environmental health and breast feeding.

You will read a story about what our children eat at schools and what they really should eat. Our Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle experts explain a study that they undertook.

In the story entitled Obesity in Urban Women, you will read some interesting stories of women and one researcher who have made it her life’s ambition to help make a difference through her work as a scientist.

We are also happy to introduce our very own MRC President, Professor Anthony MBewu. In a candid interview with MRC News, he spells out his life story and his journey to the top. We wish him and his management team a successful and fruitful time at the helm of the MRC.

All that is left to say – we hope that you as the reader enjoy these stories, these facts and we sincerely hope that it can help make a difference in your life, your lifestyle and your health.

Till next time,

Editorial Team