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The Scourge of Sugary Drinks
According to research published in the journal Nature Medicine, sugar-sweetened drink consumption accounts for more than two million new cases of type two diabetes, and 1.2 million new cases of heart disease worldwide annually. Colombia, Mexico, the Caribbean and South Africa have some of the worst sweetened drink-related health problems. For instance, nearly 50% of…
Choosing sugary drinks for toddlers linked to risk of later life obesity
Study shows why we need to do a better job of instilling good dietary habits from the get-go. A study that that linked the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks in the first few years of childhood to poor diet patterns that increase the risk of obesity in later life, adds to the totality of evidence that…
Should More Cities Increase Taxes on Sugary Drinks?
One way to stem the flow of sweetened drinks appears to simply make them more costly by increasing taxes on sugary drinks.
Sugary Drinks and Hair Loss
Research reveals a possible link between drinking sugar-sweetened beverages—such as sodas and sports drinks—and hair loss.
Time for Stronger Warnings About High-Sugar Drinks?
Can alarming images of health risks be an effective deterrent to the consumption of high-sugar drinks for adults and kids?
Sweetened Beverages and Weight Problems
Consuming too many sweetened beverages as a teen can set the stage for weight problems as a young adult, according to a report.
Sugary Drinks and Warning Labels
Using warning labels on sugary drinks, like soda and sports drinks, has been generally linked to notable reductions in purchases.
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