University of Manitoba Top 10 Research Highlights from 2017

After much discussion, the UM Today editorial team chose 10 research highlights as a representative sample from 2017. Dr. Meghan Azad is honored to have 2 of her projects featured on this list. 

ASTHMA RISK LOWER WITH DIRECT BREASTFEEDING

• Direct breastfeeding in the first three months of life appears to provide more protection against childhood asthma than either infant formula or expressed breastmilk, according to findings from the CHILD Study.

ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS LINKED TO RISK OF LONG-TERM WEIGHT GAIN, HEART DISEASE AND OTHER HEALTH ISSUES

• Artificial sweeteners may be associated with long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). 

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