Health
Progress in the Pacific on sugary drink taxes
Pacific nations are leading the way regionally with taxes on sugary drinks in a bid to battle obesity and related diseases, new University of Otago-led research reveals.
Jun 8, 2021
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Cardiology
Call for urgent action on energy drinks as new UK research reveals daily use among young people
A consistent number of young people are having energy drinks daily, despite an overall drop in the consumption of sugary beverages over time, new research has found.
Apr 19, 2021
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Sales of sugar sweetened beverages decline with 'sugar tax,' shows study
A study by PRICELESS-SA and partners shows that SA's 2018 "sugar tax" led to a reduction in purchases of these beverages.
Apr 9, 2021
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Health
Federal dietary guidelines emphasize healthy eating habits but fall short on added sugars
The American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, responded to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) released today by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture ...
Dec 30, 2020
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Sugary beverages consumed while breastfeeding affect cognitive development in children
A diet high in sugar during adulthood is associated with weight gain, and has also been linked to risk of type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and heart disease. New research shows that when consumed by moms during the breastfeeding ...
Oct 6, 2020
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Drink coffee after breakfast, not before, for better metabolic control
A strong, black coffee to wake you up after a bad night's sleep could impair control of blood sugar levels, according to a new study.
Sep 30, 2020
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Buying lots of soft drinks linked to low socio-economic status and unhealthier food choices
Households purchasing high volumes of sugary or diet drinks are more likely to have low socioeconomic status, higher body mass index (BMI) and overall less healthy food purchases, according to a new study published in PLOS ...
Sep 7, 2020
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Dentistry
Atomic force microscopy reveals nanoscale dental erosion from beverages
KAIST researchers used atomic force microscopy to quantitatively evaluate how acidic and sugary drinks affect human tooth enamel at the nanoscale level. This novel approach is useful for measuring mechanical and morphological ...
Jul 22, 2020
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Excessive sugar intake linked with unhealthy fat deposits
Sugar consumption is linked with larger fat deposits around the heart and in the abdomen, which are risky for health. That's the finding of a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal ...
Jun 29, 2020
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Companies spent more than $1 billion in ads for sugary drinks and energy drinks in 2018
Beverage companies spent $1.04 billion to advertise sugary drinks and energy drinks in 2018, a 26% increase compared to 2013, according to Sugary Drinks FACTS 2020, a new report from the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity ...
Jun 23, 2020
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