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The study which discovered childhood sedentariness as an independent risk factor for premature cardiac damage was listed as one of the most significant.

The majority of children who started smoking tobacco at age 10 years or in their later teens continued to smoke until their mid-twenties. Continuous smoking from childhood significantly increased the risk of premature heart damage, a new study shows.

The 40th anniversary seminar of the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study (KIHD) brought together leading experts and researchers who reflected on KIHD’s achievements and its impact on global health.

The use of higher doses of vitamin D than recommended does not seem to significantly affect type 2 diabetes risk in individuals without prediabetes and who already have a good vitamin D status.

Sedentary time beyond 6 h / day from childhood to young adulthood may cause an excess increase in blood pressure. Light physical activity can mitigate the rise in blood pressure.

The award is aimed at recognising exceptional research outcomes.

The risk of asthma in the child can be reduced by nearly half if the mother engages in active physical exercise at least three times a week during pregnancy.

The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth – regardless of the mode of delivery. The fear of childbirth may indicate a greater need for breastfeeding support.

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland uncovers how early lifestyle changes can have long-lasting impacts.

Sohaib Khan, who is a tenured university lecturer and assistant professor in the Master's degree programme in Public Health, calls for greater cooperation between universities and employers.