AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBenzodiazepines Warning (Finland): A large Finnish study links benzodiazepine and related Z-drug use to a higher risk of death, with the danger rising sharply at higher doses—low doses showed no overall increase but still tied to more accidents, suicide and overdose, while very high doses more than doubled overall risk. Coffee & Body Composition (Finland): Researchers from the University of Oulu report that habitual coffee drinkers had less body fat and more skeletal muscle, plus metabolic and hormone differences, though the study can’t prove coffee causes the changes. Screen Time Reassessed (Finland): A Finnish analysis of teens found more screen time was linked to better scores on some thinking tests, suggesting screens may not always harm cognition—balance with physical activity still matters. Public Health & Prevention (Finland): Finland’s African swine fever response continues as new cases are detected near the Russian border, reinforcing biosecurity and vigilance for livestock and supply chains. Wellness Culture (Finland): Saunas and cold plunges remain a hot topic, with growing debate over whether they truly support male fertility or just fuel hype. Conservation Health: A new look at “poor genetic health” highlights how genetic diversity can make species more resilient—and how genetic rescue has helped in the past.
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