Adolescents who use e-cigarettes, hookahs or smokeless tobacco are more likely to switch to regular cigarettes within a year, compared to those who don’t. The survey of more than 10,000 young people also revealed those who used multiple tobacco products were even more likely to switch to cigarettes.
A nearly 12 year study revealed changing the protein makeup of cow’s milk in baby formula does not reduce the chances of type 1 diabetes in at risk children. Scientists followed 2,100 children in 15 countries and found babies who drank formula with altered cow’s milk had the same risk of diabetes as to those who drank regular milk. Previous studies showed early exposure to foreign proteins, such as cow’s milk proteins, increases diabetes risk.
A Norwegian study of more than 200,000 older adults suggested frequent alcohol drinkers face a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they are poor. Scientists also found binge drinkers are at higher risk, regardless of their economic status.
