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Study shows mandatory fortification shields infants from vitamin D deficiency11:23 The majority of young children showed good vitamin D status, no child had indications of deficiency, but among some intake was too low. This is the result of a study encompassing over 1,800 infants in Sweden. Foods providing children with vitamin D also contributed to greenhouse gas emissions. Miniature lab grown circuits unlock hidden recovery paths for paralysis11:23 Cambridge scientists have grown miniature circuits in the lab that mimic how the brain and spinal cord connect up, which underlies our movements. They used this model to show how damage to these connections previously considered 'irreversible' could, in fact, be reversible. Common anemia drugs may help slow cancer growth and progression9:48 Common medications used to treat anemia may also slow down cancer cell growth, according to new research from Finland. Childhood eczema may limit educational and career opportunities later9:14 Atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common form of eczema, impacts patients' life trajectories beyond the physical scars. Vitamin deficiencies may contribute to chronic fatigue and low motivation8:42 With less time and more work, chronic fatigue has become a moniker of modern society. However, this not only reduces the quality of life but also constitutes as a social issue that affects work efficiency and leads to accidents. Gut microbiota may determine severity of life-threatening sepsis infections7:06 Why do some people recover easily from bacterial infections while others rapidly deteriorate into life-threatening sepsis? According to a new study, the answer may lie not only in the invading pathogen itself, but also in the microorganisms already living inside the gut. Scientists rethink GLP-1 delivery to improve dosing, tolerability, and adherence5:31 The review highlights nanocarriers, microspheres, hydrogels, microneedles, long-acting formulations, and co-formulations as promising but mostly early-stage strategies that still require stronger long-term clinical evidence. How do everyday spices help protect the heart?4:59 A Nutrition Reviews supplement article reviewed controlled studies showing that culinary spice and herb blends may improve selected cardiometabolic risk markers, including post-meal triglycerides, insulin responses, inflammation, endothelial function, and 24-hour blood pressure. The review also highlighted exploratory evidence that spices and herbs may influence immune-cell activity, circulating … Study explores alternatives to clinical trials in rural healthcare research4:59 Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are challenging to conduct in rural areas, however, a new Griffith University study examined how high-quality research could be conducted when RCTs were not possible. Tobacco price cap could raise billions and improve public health4:59 The UK could raise up to £4.9 billion over five years and significantly improve public health by capping tobacco prices and increasing taxes. |