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Eating junk food during childhood may lead to irreversible memory issues

Junk food. [iStockphoto]

Parents the world over are aware of the detrimental effects of drugs and alcohol on a child's developing brain, but new research suggests moms and dads may need to start regarding sweets just as bad as beer.

Research conducted at the University of Southern California found rats fed a diet full of fat and sugar during childhood and adolescence suffered long-term memory impairment continuing well into adulthood.

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