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Babies Born Under Sugar Rationing Grew Into Adults with Lower Cancer Risk

Researchers found babies exposed to sugar rationing for their first 1,000 days were 69% less likely to develop liver cancer as adults.

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Britain’s postwar sugar rationing was an accidental experiment. Decades on, it’s revealing how early diet shapes cancer risk, aging and eating habits for life. The post Babies Born Under Sugar Rationing Grew Into Adults with Lower Cancer Risk appeared first on Nautilus.

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In the UK, the rationalization of sugar imposed during the war could be linked to surprising health benefits. A study of more than 64,000 people indicates lower cancer risks and slower biological aging.

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The United Kingdom faced a major crisis in January 1940. German attacks threatened commercial ships and starved the population. The government imposed a drastic food rationing overnight. Several decades later, the consequences of historical restrictions surprised the scientific community. A recent study reveals a profound impact on the health of the ... Read more The article The strict limits of sugar shape a healthier generation appeared first …

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Children who consumed less sugar in the first two years of their lives had, decades later, a lower risk of developing more types of cancer. Researchers came to this conclusion after analyzing the medical data of more than 64,000 people born in the UK.

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The diet in the first thousand days is likely to shape eating habits and disease risks for the whole of life.

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Science Alert broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
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