Tag: public health

Reliable Studies Agree: An Alcohol A Day Shrinks The Brain

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

For years, the effects of alcohol on brain health have been debated, with research often associating heavy drinking with brain atrophy, neuron loss, and compromised white matter integrity. However, new findings from a study published in Nature Communications in March 2022 reveal that even light-to-moderate booze consumption—such as one to two drinks per day—can lead…

Sugar Rationing In The First 1000 Days Of Life Protected Against Chronic Disease

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

A landmark study published in Science has revealed compelling evidence that sugar exposure during the first 1,000 days of life—from conception through early childhood—significantly impacts lifelong metabolic health. The research cleverly utilizes a natural experiment created by the end of sugar rationing in the United Kingdom in September 1953. The Natural Experiment Historical Context During…