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Could a sugar tax help combat obesity?
Following the BMA's call for a 20% sugar tax to subsidise the cost of fruit and vegetables, experts in The BMJ this week debate whether a sugar tax could help combat obesity.
Jul 29, 2015
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Young adults drink more in the company of a heavy drinker
Young adults drink more alcohol if they are in the company of peers who drink heavily. NWO researcher Helle Larsen has scientifically confirmed this link for the first time by observing young adults in a research lab converted ...
Mar 21, 2012
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How to eliminate added sugars from your diet
People are getting the message about the dangers of sugar. Nearly 70% of Americans have cut back on foods high in added sugars, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation. But there's still ...
Jul 18, 2019
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Relationship between food, disease stronger than you may think
The phrase "you are what you eat" is commonly used in conversations about health and the connection between food and the body. Eating an unhealthy diet can have serious consequences and can increase someone's risk of dying ...
Jan 31, 2023
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Coke, Pepsi fund health groups... but fight them too: study
Coca-Cola and Pepsi, the two major US soda giants, have given millions of dollars to health organizations while quietly fighting anti-obesity measures such as taxes on soft drinks, a new study shows.
Oct 13, 2016
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Russia targets beer in fight against alcoholism
With a stroke of the presidential pen, beer was recently reclassified as an alcoholic drink in Russia, no longer a foodstuff, and its sales are to be restricted to cut alcohol abuse.
Sep 14, 2011
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Energy drinks linked to substance use in musicians, study shows
(Medical Xpress) -- Frequent use of energy drinks is associated with binge drinking, alcohol-related social problems and misuse of prescription drugs among musicians, according to researchers at the University at Buffalo's ...
Jun 16, 2011
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Sugar content of fizzy drinks alarmingly high
The sugar content in carbonated sugar-sweetened beverages was found to be up to 52.8 grams per 330 mL can, or 12 teaspoons, according to a study by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).
Nov 16, 2016
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High-fructose diet during and after pregnancy can cause a fatty liver in offspring
A diet high in fructose-containing sugars eaten during pregnancy or while breastfeeding can cause offspring to have a fatty liver, increasing their chances of developing obesity or type 2 diabetes. This is according to a ...
Apr 27, 2017
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Five food mistakes to avoid if you're trying to lose weight
Many people wonder why they're not losing weight when they follow a strict diet and exercise routine.
Nov 12, 2018
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