Sugary drinks can lead to brain development issues, OMRF scientist finds
An Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist recently helped discover the first biological link between sugary drinks and neurodevelopmental issues.
The discovery, published in the journal Nature, revealed that anxiety and brain development problems can result when mice are exposed to high levels of fructose beginning as early as in the womb. Problems can continue through adolescence and potentially into adulthood, researchers found.
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