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Cambridge researchers have shown how commonly used sweeteners slow the growth of certain gut bacteria. One sweetener in particular—isosteviol—when combined with the antidepressant duloxetine, significantly impaired two important ...
Jul 16, 2026
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Since the first introduction of saccharin, an array of artificial and other non-nutritive (i.e., low-calorie or calorie-free) sweeteners have become ubiquitous in the U.S. food supply. However, a growing body of research ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Elena Mainetto, from Radboud University, Margaret Westwater, from the University of Oxford, and colleagues at the University of Cambridge explored whether they could change how much people enjoy beverages containing sugar ...
Mar 2, 2026
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New advertising restrictions on unhealthy food and drink have come into force in the UK, targeting products deemed to be high in fat, salt or sugar. From now on, TV, radio or online adverts that feature these foods will be ...
Jan 5, 2026
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A study by CIC biomaGUNE and Biogipuzkoa HRI conducted on mice has found that the prolonged intake of sweeteners may exert harmful effects on the function of various organs. Artificial sweeteners are widely used to reduce ...
Dec 18, 2025
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Some sugar substitutes may come with unexpected consequences for long-term brain health, according to a study published in Neurology. The study examined seven low- and no-calorie sweeteners and found that people who consumed ...
Sep 3, 2025
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Childhood overweight and obesity are a growing public health challenge in South Africa. In 2016, 13% of the country's children were reported to be obese. This is predicted to double by 2030.
May 12, 2025
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Folks who switch to artificial sweeteners in drinks and food may be drawn to other types of unhealthy fare -- bringing down the quality of their overall diet, new research suggests.
Dec 18, 2024
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Rosaria Galanti is Professor Emerita of Epidemiology at GPH, whose research interests include tobacco use and the use of new tobacco-free nicotine products among young people. New products such as white snus are often marketed ...
Dec 5, 2024
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The Tobacco Control and Governance team of the Ateneo Policy Center recently published a paper titled "An analysis of flavor descriptors on tobacco products in the Philippines: Regulatory implications and lessons for low- ...
Oct 16, 2024
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