How much iron your children eat might affect their brains in early adulthood.

How much iron your children eat might affect their brains in early adulthood, according to a new study. Researchers at UCLA found that the wiring in healthy young-adult brains may be improved by getting lots of iron in youth — when your noggin is still developing. The study followed adolescents into their early 20s and found that those who had good levels of iron in their blood (and diets) had healthier brains. “Iron helps build a fatty layer of insulation on brain cells, which allows them to communicate faster and more efficiently” and makes them less vulnerable to neurodegeneration, says researcher Paul Thompson.

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PFCs, known to affect immune, thyroid and liver function in mice, may be dangerous for humans too.

PFCs, known to affect immune, thyroid and liver function in mice, may be dangerous for humans too, says a new study. It found a lower immune response after tetanus and diphtheria vaccinations in kids who’d had more exposure to the chemical, used in products including non-stick cookware, clothing and fast-food packaging.

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