Effects of cannabis use studied in new doctoral thesis
Cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of other illicit drug use as well as of anxiety and depression – at least among those who have used…
Changes in blood fats and other markers of heart health and diabetes detectable from age of six in children with overweight, Danish study finds
Early childhood – as young as 2.5 years old – provides critical window to detect overweight Early detection could provide crucial opportunity to improve a child’s health for…
UK study suggests adolescents’ diet quality is neither healthy nor sustainable
Study comparing the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet with the eating habits of secondary school pupils across the West Midlands, finds 70% of adolescents are not eating the recommended…
A single course of antibiotics affects the gut microbiota of infants
A study recently completed at the University of Helsinki revealed that the fungal microbiota in the gut is more abundant and diverse in children treated with antibiotics compared…
Following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy may reduce the risk of preeclampsia
Following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk of developing preeclampsia, and Black women appeared to have the greatest reduction of risk, according…