From Finland - High blood pressure during pregnancy may significantly affect a child's thinking skills, according to a report published in Neurology. Researchers studied the medical records of women who gave birth to men between 1934 and 1944. They found that men whose mothers had high blood pressure while pregnant scored much lower on thinking ability tests at age 20, and also showed greater decline in their scores all the way up to age 69.
From Sweden - Aspirin may slow brain decline in elderly women at high risk of heart disease, according to a report published in BMJ Open. Researchers followed over 600 elderly women at high risk of heart disease and stroke, finding that those who were taking low dose daily aspirin scored much better on mental state exams than those who took no aspirin at all.
From Ottawa - A massive beef recall in Canada has grown even larger, according to a health alert released by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. XL Foods in Alberta is voluntarily recalling over 1,100 beef products sold in most Canadian grocery stores over significant E.coli concerns.
