AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPlant-based drink safety in Finland: The Finnish Food Authority and VTT say oat drinks and fermented oat snacks for kids aged 1–6 should be capped at 6 dl/day, while soy drinks and fermented soy products should be limited to 3 dl/day, due to cadmium and nickel risks at higher intakes. Sauna culture and wellbeing: A Liverpool “Attis Bathing Club” is opening with a Finnish sauna, filtered ice baths and guided contrast therapy sessions, including red-light therapy and Aufguss-style steam rituals. Childhood cancer research: A Stanford-led study reports the anti-seizure drug levetiracetam can slow growth of diffuse midline gliomas by disrupting links between tumor cells and healthy neurons, with plans for clinical trials. Neuro-oncology update: The same research points to longer survival in patients who received levetiracetam, adding momentum to “cancer neuroscience” approaches. Public health and lifestyle: A long-term study links higher childhood screen time and less unsupervised activity with slightly better teen cognitive performance—an unexpected twist for parents and schools. Mental health & care: Finland’s Mieli Mental Health Finland cuts jobs as government funding is reduced, raising concerns for service capacity. Safety in the region: Finland’s name appears in an EU-wide call urging Turkey to halt its crackdown on LGBTQ groups and rights defenders.
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