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Maternal Hormonal Contraception Use MayIncrease the Risk for Childhood Leukaemia.

A study published in the European Journal of Cancer found that recent maternal use of oral combined hormonal contraceptives and non-oral progestin-only hormonal contraceptives was linked to a nearly 70% higher risk of pediatric non-lymphoid leukemia. Additionally, maternal use of any hormonal contraception was associated with a 22% increased risk of childhood leukemia overall. The study analyzed data from 3.2 million children to identify these associations.

Full text: Medscape.  


Long-term exposure to air pollutiontied to clots in veins that bring blood to heart.

A study published in the journal Blood found that long-term exposure to air pollution, particularly oxides of nitrogen from vehicle exhaust, is associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Over a 17-year period, the study tracked 6,651 adults, with 3.7% developing blood clots that required hospitalization.

Full text: UPI. 


More Beans, Less Red Meat: New Report Proposes Changing American Dietary Guidelines.

A scientific committee advising theU.S. government has proposed updated dietary guidelines encouragingAmericans to increase their consumption of beans, peas, and lentilswhile reducing intake of red and processed meats. The recommendationsalso advocate for giving plant-based proteins a more prominent rolewithin the protein foods category.

Full text: The Wall Street Journal. 


Late Night Calories May Harm Glucose Metabolism in Prediabetes and Early Type 2 Diabetes: Study Finds.

A study published in Nutrition & Diabetes found that individuals with prediabetes or early type 2 diabetes who consumed 45% or more of their daily calories after 5p.m. exhibited higher glucose concentrations during an oral glucosetolerance test. This effect was observed regardless of body weight or overall diet composition.

Full text: Medical Dialogues. 


Healthy eyes in a digital world.

Excessive screen time in children can result in digital eyestrain, with symptoms like tired eyes and headaches. Colleen Sloan, a registered dietitian nutritionist, emphasizes the role of key nutrients—including omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, carotenoids, and vitamins A, C, and E—in promoting eye health and reducing the impact of extended screen use.

Full text: Contemporary Pediatrics.