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10/29/25 - #510
Health Horizon. Herald Staff
October 29, 2025
Good morning. In today’s edition:
Early-life Sugar Restriction is Linked to Lower Adult Asthma and COPD Risk. Individuals Who Experienced Sugar Restriction Both in the Womb and for One to Two Years After Birth Had a 25% Lower Risk of Developing Asthma and a 27% Lower Risk of Developing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Weight Loss Drug Cuts Heart Attack Risk Regardless of Kilograms Shed, Study Finds. Semaglutide Lowers Major Cardiovascular Event Risk by ~20% Independent of Weight Loss, With One-third of Benefits Linked to Reduced Waist Circumference in 17,604 Adults Across 41 Countries
Study Finds Any Amount of Alcohol Can Increase Blood Pressure. Even Slight Increases in Alcohol Consumption Are Associated With Higher Blood Pressure. In the Past, Scientists Thought That Small Amounts of Alcohol Might Be Okay, but New Results Suggest That No Alcohol is Actually Best
Third Trimester Lead Exposure Linked to Major Depressive Disorder in Adulthood. Research Found While Lead Exposure Was Linked to Anxiety Symptoms but Not Anxiety Disorder, Increased Lead in Babies Teeth Was Linked to Nearly Two Times the Odds of Depression in Adulthood
…and lots more. Have a great day!
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FOOD & NUTRITION
Early-life Sugar Restriction is Linked to Lower Adult Asthma and COPD Risk. Individuals Who Experienced Sugar Restriction Both in the Womb and for One to Two Years After Birth Had a 25% Lower Risk of Developing Asthma and a 27% Lower Risk of Developing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A new study suggests that babies exposed to less sugar before birth and in their first two years may grow up with healthier lungs.
Researchers looked at people born in the UK from 1951 to 1956, when sugar was rationed after World War II. Some were born when sugar was still limited, while others were born after the restrictions ended. This allowed scientists to compare long-term health between the two groups.
The results were clear. Those who had less sugar early in life were 25% less likely to develop asthma and 27% less likely to get COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). They also had better lung function overall.
People who were exposed to sugar limits the longest developed asthma nearly 4 years later and COPD nearly 3 years later than those without any restriction.
The study used data from over 58,000 people in the UK Biobank. Researchers also looked at similar data from the U.S. and found consistent results. They made sure the findings weren’t due to other health trends by comparing conditions like the flu and shingles, which had no link to early sugar exposure.
While the study doesn’t prove sugar causes lung disease, it does suggest that too much sugar early in life may affect the lungs later on.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor before making diet changes for yourself or your child.
WEIGHT LOSS
Weight Loss Drug Cuts Heart Attack Risk Regardless of Kilograms Shed, Study Finds. Semaglutide Lowers Major Cardiovascular Event Risk by ~20% Independent of Weight Loss, With One-third of Benefits Linked to Reduced Waist Circumference in 17,604 Adults Across 41 Countries
A new study found that semaglutide, a drug often used for weight loss, can also protect the heart — even in people who don’t lose much weight. The study looked at 17,604 adults across 41 countries. All were age 45 or older, had heart disease, and were overweight, but none had diabetes.
People who took semaglutide had a 20% lower risk of heart problems, such as heart attack, stroke, or death from heart disease. This benefit happened even if they didn’t lose a lot of weight.
Researchers looked at both weight loss and waist size. They found that losing inches around the waist did help the heart, but it only explained about one-third of the total benefit. That means semaglutide likely helps the heart in other ways too — like lowering blood pressure, improving cholesterol, or reducing inflammation.
This is important because it shows that semaglutide may help people with heart disease even if they don’t meet strict weight loss goals. It also suggests that doctors shouldn’t only look at weight when deciding who might benefit from this drug.
In short, semaglutide could be more than just a weight loss drug — it may help protect the heart, too.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor before starting or changing any medication.
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HEALTH
Study Finds Any Amount of Alcohol Can Increase Blood Pressure. Even Slight Increases in Alcohol Consumption Are Associated With Higher Blood Pressure. In the Past, Scientists Thought That Small Amounts of Alcohol Might Be Okay, but New Results Suggest That No Alcohol is Actually Best
A new study shows that drinking any amount of alcohol—even a little—can raise your blood pressure.
Researchers looked at nearly 360,000 health check-ups in Japan from 2012 to 2024. They found that people who drank alcohol had higher blood pressure than those who didn’t. When people stopped drinking, their blood pressure went down. When people started drinking, it went up.
Women who stopped drinking one to two drinks per day saw their top blood pressure number (called systolic) drop by about 0.8 points. Their bottom number (called diastolic) dropped by 1.1 points. Men saw a drop of 1 point for systolic and 1.6 points for diastolic.
It didn’t matter if people drank beer, wine, or liquor. The more alcohol people drank, the higher their blood pressure went.
This matters because high blood pressure raises your risk of heart disease and stroke. In the past, experts thought small amounts of alcohol might be okay. But this study says no amount is truly safe for blood pressure.
“The less you drink, the better,” said Dr. Takahiro Suzuki, the lead author of the study.
Other experts agree. Dr. Harlan Krumholz from Yale said stopping alcohol—even at low levels—can help prevent high blood pressure.
This new research suggests that cutting back or quitting alcohol could be a simple way to protect your heart.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Talk to your doctor before making any changes.
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Third Trimester Lead Exposure Linked to Major Depressive Disorder in Adulthood. Research Found While Lead Exposure Was Linked to Anxiety Symptoms but Not Anxiety Disorder, Increased Lead in Babies Teeth Was Linked to Nearly Two Times the Odds of Depression in Adulthood
A new study shows that lead exposure during pregnancy—especially in the last three months—may raise the risk of depression later in life.
Researchers looked at 718 adults who gave their baby teeth to science when they were kids. These teeth were tested for lead. The people are now about 62 years old.
Those with more lead in their teeth—mainly from the third trimester—were almost twice as likely to have major depression as adults. This shows the last few months of pregnancy may be a key time when lead harms brain development.
The study also looked at anxiety. While lead was not linked to full anxiety disorders, people exposed to more lead did report more anxiety symptoms, such as worry or restlessness.
The research highlights how early exposure to lead—even before birth—can affect mental health 60 years later. Although the use of lead in paint and gasoline has dropped, many people born before those changes may still carry long-term effects.
Experts say this is a reminder that protecting pregnant women from lead is still important. Avoiding lead can help protect not just babies, but also their mental health as they age.
Bottom line: Lead exposure in late pregnancy may raise the risk of depression later in life. Lowering lead exposure during pregnancy is key to long-term brain health.
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