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Mental and Physical Health

The content on this living topic page covers a variety of ways in which environmental factors, particularly air pollution, affect both mental and physical health. Articles highlight studies linking exposure to particulate matter from wildfire smoke to increased risks of mental illness in young people, as well as long-term health issues like heart disease. Other discussions include the recall of beverages due to harmful ingredients and the health benefits of dental implants. Additionally, the effects of social media on teenagers' mental health are explored, emphasizing the need for responsible use and societal efforts to mitigate negative impacts. Overall, the theme centers on the significant influence of environmental factors on health and wellness.

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Could early-life sugar shape anxiety risk later in life?

A study of postwar sugar rationing suggests the first 1,000 days may matter for mental health

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People exposed to less sugar during pregnancy and their first two years had lower rates of anxiety later in life.

Researchers studied more than 46,000 U.K. adults whose early-life sugar exposure varied because of postwar rationing.

The findings also point to possible long-term differences in sweet-food preferences and brain structure.

The first 1,000 days of life — from pregnancy through a child's second birthday — are an important period of development. Researchers have be...

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