Pediatrics
Many teens switch from hi-cal sodas to hi-cal sports drinks
(HealthDay)—Teens who were once hooked on sugary sodas may now be now turning to sugary sports drinks, a new study reveals.
May 7, 2018
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Study reports nearly 1 in 3 California kids have a sugary drink daily
Nearly one-third of California children between the ages of 2 and 11 drink one or more sugary drinks per day, according to a UCLA study published today.
Apr 19, 2018
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Cardiology
Drinking sugary drinks may be associated with greater risk of death
Adults over the age of 45 who consume large amounts of sugary beverages including soft drinks, fruit drinks and fruit juices may have a higher risk of dying from heart disease or other causes, compared to those who drink ...
Mar 21, 2018
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New Hampshire bill targets soda on kids menus
Fewer children will wash down their chicken fingers and fries with soda if a bill limiting beverage choices for restaurant children's meals gets through the New Hampshire Legislature.
Feb 14, 2018
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Health
Does a sugar tax cause alcohol sales to spike? The research doesn't give a decisive answer
Consuming sugar-sweetened drinks is associated with a range of health issues including weight gain and obesity. These are risk factors for diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes and certain cancers.
Feb 8, 2018
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Six easy ways to encourage children to eat less sugar
A new campaign from Public Health England is urging parents to limit snacks for children to two a day, and 100 calories a piece. The aim is to reduce kids' sugar consumption – according to PHE data, children eat on average ...
Jan 11, 2018
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Overweight & Obesity
How Canada can help protect Canadians from obesity and chronic disease
University of Toronto nutritional scientists are leading a study with national experts calling on the Canadian government to outlaw junk food marketing to children, impose stricter limits on unhealthy nutrients added to foods, ...
Dec 14, 2017
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Experts call for age restrictions on the sale of energy drinks
Research led by Newcastle University shows that around one in three young people say that they regularly consume energy drinks, which typically contain high levels of caffeine and sugar.
Dec 4, 2017
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TV ads still push unhealthy foods at kids
(HealthDay)—The number of food ads targeting American children has declined, but most of the ads they do see are for unhealthy foods, a new study finds.
Nov 6, 2017
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Ten pence restaurant chain levy on sugary drinks linked to fall in sales
The introduction of a 10 pence levy on sugar sweetened drinks across the 'Jamie's Italian' chain of restaurants in the UK was associated with a relatively large fall in sales of these beverages of between 9 and 11 per cent, ...
Oct 16, 2017
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