Black students drink more soda when available at school
The availability of sugar-sweetened or diet soda in schools does not appear to be related to students' overall consumption, except for African-American students, who drink more soda when it's available at ...
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May 15, 2013 |
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Excessive soda can mimic illicit drug use effects on teeth
(HealthDay)—Manifestation of dental erosion caused by illicit drug use or excessive soda consumption needs to be distinguished from dental caries, according to case studies published in the March/April ...
Dentistry
May 13, 2013 |
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Sugar makes you stupid: Study shows high-fructose diet sabotages learning, memory
Attention, college students cramming between midterms and finals: Binging on soda and sweets for as little as six weeks may make you stupid.
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May 15, 2012 |
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Younger men biggest consumers of added sugars, CDC says
(HealthDay)—Young U.S. adults are consuming more added sugars in their food and drinks than older—and apparently wiser—folks, according to a new government report.
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May 01, 2013 |
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'Light' sodas may hike diabetes risk: study (Update)
Artificially sweetened sodas have been linked to a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes for women than sodas sweetened with ordinary sugar, a French study unveiled on Thursday found.
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Feb 07, 2013 |
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Hold the diet soda? Sweetened drinks linked to depression, coffee tied to lower risk
New research suggests that drinking sweetened beverages, especially diet drinks, is associated with an increased risk of depression in adults while drinking coffee was tied to a slightly lower risk. The study ...
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Jan 08, 2013 |
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Tasting fructose with the pancreas
Taste receptors on the tongue help us distinguish between safe food and food that's spoiled or toxic. But taste receptors are now being found in other organs, too. In a study published online the week of February ...
Medical research
Feb 06, 2012 |
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Cystic fibrosis makes airways more acidic, reduces bacterial killing
The human airway is a pretty inhospitable place for microbes. There are numerous immune defense mechanisms poised to kill or remove inhaled bacteria before they can cause problems. But cystic fibrosis (CF) disrupts these ...
Medical research
Jul 04, 2012 |
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Christopher Gardner on non-nutritive sweeteners
It sounds like a no-brainer: To cut your sugar intake, just switch to foods and drinks with no-calorie, artificial sweeteners. That way, you’ll still satisfy your sweet tooth without packing on the extra ...
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Jul 10, 2012 |
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People buy more soda when offered packs of smaller sizes than if buying single large drink
People buy larger amounts of soda when purchasing packs of smaller drinks than when offered single servings of different sized drinks, according to research published April 10 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Brent ...
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Apr 10, 2013 |
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FDA should work to cut sugar levels in sodas, experts say
(HealthDay)—A leading consumer advocacy group, along with nutrition experts and health agencies from a number of U.S. cities, are calling for lowering the amount of sugars added to soft drinks.
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Feb 13, 2013 |
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Coca-Cola to address obesity for first time in ads (Update)
Coca-Cola became one of the world's most powerful brands by equating its soft drinks with happiness. Now, for the first time, it's addressing a growing cloud over the industry: obesity.
Overweight and Obesity
Jan 14, 2013 |
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Study finds soda consumption increases overall stroke risk
Researchers from Cleveland Clinic's Wellness Institute and Harvard University have found that greater consumption of sugar-sweetened and low-calorie sodas is associated with a higher risk of stroke. Conversely, ...
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Apr 20, 2012 |
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New rules aim to get rid of junk foods in schools
Almost all candy, high-calorie drinks and greasy meals could soon be on a food blacklist in the nation's schools.
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Feb 02, 2013 |
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Income, 'screen time' affect soda, junk food consumption
Preschoolers from low-income neighbourhoods and kids who spend more than two hours a day in front of a TV or video-game console have at least one thing in common: a thirst for sugary soda and juice, according to research ...
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Aug 22, 2012 |
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