Adults who have experienced abuse or neglect as children could be prone to lifelong ill-health by making them more vulnerable to obesity, inflammation and trauma.

The findings, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), suggest that an earlier delivery date may help reduce the risk of stillbirth for pregnant people with obesity.

According to a study, middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's disease exhibit a more pronounced effect of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition compared to women.