What Britain’s post-war sugar rationing teaches us about long-term heart health

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	What Britain’s post-war sugar rationing teaches us about long-term heart health A BMJ study found that individuals exposed to sugar rationing during their first 1,000 days of life had significantly lower risks of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure in adulthood. Early-life sugar restriction was linked to a 2.5-year delay in cardiovascular disease onset, suggesting long-term benefits for heart health.

	Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40 A large UK Biobank study found that higher night-time light exposure is linked to significantly greater risks of coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular conditions. The findings suggest maintaining darker nights and adequate daytime light could support heart health.

			Are ultra-processed plant foods really worse than meat? Scientists weigh in A new review challenges assumptions about ultra-processed foods, finding that plant-based versions, such as soymilk, meat analogs, and soft margarines, may lower cholesterol and disease risk compared with unprocessed animal foods when used as replacements.

			Study finds small but significant sprint gains from dark chocolate milk intake A new study found that consuming dark chocolate milk before exercise modestly enhanced anaerobic sprint performance in healthy young adults. The gains, seen in total effort time and power output, were small but potentially meaningful for competitive athletes.

			Night shift work may raise risk of irritable bowel syndrome The study indicates that night shift work increases irritable bowel syndrome risk, particularly among those with obesity, due to circadian rhythm disturbances.

	A little walking goes a long way: 4,000 steps linked to lower mortality in older women Older women who achieved at least 4,000 steps per day for just one or two days each week showed significantly lower risks of death and cardiovascular disease. The study suggests that total step volume, not frequency, drives these benefits, redefining what “enough movement” means for health.

	Obesity’s health risks shift with age and sex, new genetic study reveals Using a new time-resolved Mendelian randomization approach in over 360,000 UK Biobank participants, Karlsson et al. revealed that the causal impact of obesity changes across life, with distinct age- and sex-specific risk patterns for diabetes, heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and osteoarthritis.

	Prenatal air pollution exposure tied to higher autism risk in children A population-based study of over two million births in Ontario found that prenatal exposure to the sulfate and ammonium components of fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅) was associated with a higher risk of autism spectrum disorder. The risk was greatest during mid to late pregnancy and among infants in urban, lower-income neighborhoods.

	Breakthrough menopause drug for hot flashes and night sweats gains FDA approval The federal Food and Drug Administration today approved a new menopause drug that reduces hot flashes and night sweats after the drug was successfully tested at UVA Health and other sites in the United States and around the world.

	Mediterranean diet linked to dramatically lower odds of endometriosis A new case–control study found that women with stronger adherence to the Mediterranean diet had dramatically lower odds of endometriosis. Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and legumes were protective, while higher intakes of meat, dairy, and refined whole grains were linked to increased risk.

	Can cheese help prevent dementia? Japanese researchers say it might Older Japanese adults who ate cheese at least once a week had a 21–24% lower risk of developing dementia over three years. The association remained significant even after adjusting for lifestyle and socioeconomic factors, suggesting a modest but meaningful protective effect.

	New type of immunotherapy could change the treatment plan for triple-negative breast cancer Triple-negative breast cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers. The name tells the story: It lacks the three main targets that make other types of breast cancers more treatable with powerful therapies.

	Study: Common test to assess viability of IVF embryos may be flawed A test deployed in many fertility clinics to assess the viability of embryos for use in IVF is likely to overestimate the number of embryos with abnormalities, suggests a study published today.

	Female bodybuilders face higher risk of sudden cardiac death, study reveals A 16-year study in the European Heart Journal found that sudden cardiac death (SCD) was the leading cause of death among female bodybuilding athletes. While overall mortality was half that of men, women still had a markedly higher SCD risk than other female athletes, highlighting the need for stricter health oversight and PED monitoring.

	Air pollution, even below EPA guidelines, increases breast cancer risk Women living in parts of the United States with lower air quality, especially neighborhoods with heavy emissions from motor vehicles, are more likely to develop breast cancer, according to a multiyear analysis involving more than 400,000 women and 28,000 breast cancer cases.

	Antibody discovery could provide new treatment options for aggressive breast cancers A new potential antibody therapy strategy which restricts the growth of treatment-resistant breast cancers has been developed by scientists.

	Study reveals minimum steps for longevity and heart health benefits in older women Tracking daily steps has become a staple exercise metric as smart devices keep count with ease. This physical activity stimulates bodily repair and maintenance, which is especially important as we age.

	Immediate skin-to-skin contact offers significant health advantages for infants Immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers offers a better start in life, improving a number of key health metrics, according to a newly updated Cochrane review.

	Researchers reveal how maternal stress reshapes fetal growth and brain development Maternal stress, encompassing physical, emotional, and psychological distress, remains a widespread yet underestimated risk during pregnancy.

	Intelligent learning can accelerate global efforts to prevent cervical cancer Cervical cancer, one of the most preventable yet lethal malignancies among women, continues to threaten lives globally due to unequal access to quality screening and diagnosis.

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