Children whose mothers did not get enough vitamin D during pregnancy may be at a greater risk for multiple sclerosis, according to researchers at Harvard. They found the risk of developing MS was 90% higher in children whose mothers were vitamin D deficient during the first trimester.
A new study has suggested that women with a high white blood cell ratio are more likely to have a recurrence of early stage breast cancer. Scientists tracked 300 cancer patients and found women with the blood inflammation were much more likely to face another bout of cancer.
Canadian researchers are recommending education as a way to help youngsters control their caffeine intake. They found adolescents are the fastest growing group of caffeine users with more than 83% regularly downing caffeinated drinks.
Sources
1- JAMA Neurology
2- BMJ
3- Elsevier Health Sciences
