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A history of eating disorders and obesity before pregnancy enhance the risk of mental health diagnosis in offspring

A recent study found that children whose mothers had eating disorders and obesity before pregnancy were more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health condition. The results of a recent study conducted on a Finnish population of almost 400,000 mothers and approximately 650,000 offspring showed significant links between mothers’ health and the mental well-being […]

Eating fish during pregnancy may reduce autism risk in offspring, not omega-3s: study claims

Eating fish prenatally may reduce the risk of autism in children, a recent study found, but omega-3 supplements do not have the same effect. Studies have shown that including fish in the diet during pregnancy is associated with a 20 percent reduced risk of autism spectrum disorder and a reduced risk of autism-related traits in […]

Watching Even Eight Minutes of TikTok Glorifying Eating Disorders Harms Body Image, Study Finds

Research suggests that the content you consume on social media, not just long videos but even brief clips you come across while scrolling, has an impact on your psyche, and the effect is immediate. Watching even eight minutes of TikTok videos glorifying eating disorders can harm women’s mental health and negatively impact their body image […]

Delayed dinner, long eating hours linked to depression and anxiety in shift workers

It’s not just what you eat, but also when you eat that affects your health. The study found that meal timing plays a key role in mental well-being, with delayed meal schedules linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety, especially among shift workers. A study published in journal Jama Network examined the relationship between […]