A study suggests that babies born during periods of sugar rationing, likely in wartime, grew up to have a lower risk of cancer as adults. The findings highlight how early-life nutritional conditions may have long-term health impacts beyond just obesity or diabetes.
Background
Sugar rationing historically occurred during major conflicts such as World War II in several countries. Long-term health effects of prenatal nutritional deprivation have been studied through historical events as natural experiments.
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- Hacker News (RSS)
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- Aug 18, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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- 5.0 / 10