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CAN OMEGA-3 SUPPLEMENTS IMPROVE CHILDREN’S MOOD, BEHAVIOUR, ATTENTION and SLEEP? NEW RESEARCH STUDY - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Swansea University researchers – in collaboration with FAB Research - are exploring the influence that omega-3 supplements can have on children’s behaviour, mood, and mental wellbeing, as part of a pioneering study with implications for health and education.

Seafood consumption during pregnancy may benefit child development

Seafood consumption during pregnancy may be associated with better social–emotional, behavioural, and aggregate scores of development in the child, as well as potentially some aspects of cognitive development.

How food dye can affect children

Food dyes and some other additives are a public health concern. Even children and young adults without a mental health condition could become agitated after having food dye.

Can One Gram of Omega-3 Really Slow Aging? Here’s What Science Says

Omega-3 supplements may slow biological aging in older adults, especially when paired with vitamin D and exercise.

Adult ADHD: Why are waiting lists for diagnoses so long?

In this special programme on Adult ADHD, Claudia Hammond and guests ask how did we get to this point, and what can be done to shorten the waiting lists and to make sure people get a timely diagnosis if they need one?

Low iron could cause brain fog during menopause transition, study suggests

New research sheds light on an understudied area of science: iron levels in the blood and their relationship to cognitive performance in women transitioning into menopause.

High-fat, high-sugar diets impact cognitive function

"This research gives us evidence that diet is important for brain health in early adulthood, a period when cognitive function is usually intact..."

Choline: The underappreciated nutrient that's vital for our brains

The compound has been linked to improved cognitive performance and reduced anxiety – but are you getting enough of it?

No drinks with sweeteners for younger children, say UK advisers

Younger children should not be given any drinks containing artificial sweeteners, UK experts are now advising.

Omega-3s have potential to counteract THC effects on fetal development, study finds

Previous studies show exposure to Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)—the main psychoactive component in cannabis—while in utero can lead to lower birth weight and potential heart complications in newborn animal offspring. For the first time, researchers from Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry have found a potential way to prevent those effects.

Industry-influenced opinion of the week: Ultra-processed foods - Food Politics by Marion Nestle

If you have any doubts about the value of the concept of ultra-processed, the breadth and extent of industry pushback against the idea is excellent evidence. The concept is an existential threat to the processed food industry, and it is fighting back.

Is Your Gut Sabotaging Your Meds?

The state of your gut has a surprising impact on your meds—and vice versa.

Scientists Just Found a Major Problem With Vitamin B12 Guidelines – And Your Brain Might Be at Risk

Your brain might not be getting enough B12 — even if your levels are considered “normal.” A new study suggests that older adults with lower B12, even within the accepted range, show signs of cognitive decline and brain damage. Researchers found that these individuals had slower thinking and reaction times, along with white matter lesions linked to dementia.

Calorie-free sweeteners can disrupt the brain's appetite signals, study finds

Sucralose increased hunger and activity in the hypothalamus, especially in people with obesity. It also changed the way the hypothalamus communicated with other brain regions. Unlike sugar, sucralose did not increase blood levels of certain hormones that create a feeling of fullness.

Study confirms link between maternal diet and risk to infant behavioural health

Maternal diet during pregnancy, specifically during the third trimester, may be associated with a higher risk for mental health disorders in offspring, researchers discover

'Healthy' vitamin B12 levels not enough to ward off neuro decline: Experts call for new recommendations for older adults

Meeting the minimum requirement for vitamin B12, needed to make DNA, red blood cells and nerve tissue, may not actually be enough—particularly if you are older. It may even put you at risk for cognitive impairment.

Ultra-processed babies: are toddler snacks one of the great food scandals of our time?

For time-poor parents, straws, sticks, pouches and powders can seem like a quick, convenient and even healthy option. But these oversweetened, mushy foods are creating a generation of choosy consumers whose teeth are already rotting

Six months of breastfeeding tied to lower odds of developmental delays

"In this study, breastfeeding persistence was associated with lower incidence of developmental delays..."

Chronic sucrose consumption in mice reveals organ-specific metabolic disruptions

The findings stress the urgent need for policies and awareness campaigns to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, particularly among vulnerable populations.