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Teachers call for ban on sale of energy drinks to under-16s in schools

One of Britain’s leading teaching unions is calling for schools to be banned from selling energy drinks to children aged under 16 due to the large amount of caffeine they contain.

11 Dec 2017

Study highlights overlooked impact of sugar-sweetened beverages on oral health

The latest Australian research to look at sugar-sweetened beverage consumption reveals one in seven adolescents is drinking more than two cups a day, and is two to three times more likely to have oral health problems than those who do not drink sweetened beverages.

27 Nov 2017

Energy-drink consumption influences alcohol-induced body sway

Heavy drinking impairs balance and motor coordination, which is why increased body sway is a useful indicator to both police and bartenders that a person may be intoxicated.

7 Nov 2017

Researchers identify intervention strategies to curb consumption of energy drinks

Because many countries allow the sale of energy drinks to young people, identifying ways to minimize potential harm from energy drinks is critical. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior provided unique insights into intervention strategies suggested by young people themselves to reduce consumption.

5 Oct 2017

Diminished taste sensitivity could put people on path to gaining weight

Cornell University food scientists have found that people with a diminished ability to taste food choose sweeter- and likely higher-calorie - fare. This could put people on the path to gaining weight.

28 Jul 2017

Researchers find link between harmful chemicals and chronic diseases in men

Chemicals found in everyday plastics materials are linked to cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure in men, according to Australian researchers.

12 Jul 2017

Study looks into specific elements of Mediterranean diet for colorectal health

The benefits of a "Mediterranean diet" (MD) are well-known when it comes to colorectal protection, but it's hard to know specifically what elements of the diet are the healthiest.

30 Jun 2017

UAB medical professionals provide few tips to help men get healthy

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 12 percent of men age 18 and older are in fair or poor health leading to obesity, hypertension and even mortality.

15 Jun 2017

Maternal consumption of artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy linked to obesity in children

Children born to women who had gestational diabetes and drank at least one artificially sweetened beverage per day during pregnancy were more likely to be overweight or obese at age 7, compared to children born to women who had gestational diabetes and drank water instead of artificially sweetened beverages, according to a study led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

6 Jun 2017

Sugary drinks may impact memory and diet alternatives could cause dementia

New research, published in both Alzheimer's & Dementia and Stroke indicate that drinking sugary drinks regularly may lead to a reduction in the size of the brain and poorer memory.

21 Apr 2017

Excess sugar in sports drinks and diet soda may damage the brain, research suggests

Americans love sugar. Together we consumed nearly 11 million metric tons of it in 2016, according to the US Department of Agriculture, much of it in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages like sports drinks and soda.

21 Apr 2017

Study: Political leanings, weight influence people's opinions on obesity-related public policies

People's political leanings and their own weight shape opinions on obesity-related public policies, according to a new study by two University of Kansas researchers.

6 Mar 2017

Adolescent, early adult diet linked to chronic inflammation may increase premenopausal breast cancer risk

Women who consumed a diet as adolescents or young adults associated with chronic inflammation had a higher risk for premenopausal breast cancer compared with those whose adolescent and early adulthood diet was not associated with chronic inflammation.

1 Mar 2017

Dietary fructose consumption may increase risk for NASH in children and adolescents

Recent research suggests that dietary fructose intake may increase serum uric acid concentrations and that both uric acid concentration and fructose consumption may be increased in individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

14 Feb 2017

Policymakers need to recognize economic and health benefits of tax on sugary drinks, study suggests

The wider economic benefits of a tax on sugary drinks need to be recognised by policymakers if retailers' pricing behaviour is to be changed, according to a study led by the University of East Anglia.

12 Jan 2017

Study finds 200% increase in consumption of low-calorie sweeteners among U.S. children

About 25 percent of children and more than 41 percent of adults in the United States reported consuming foods and beverages containing low-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin in a recent nationwide nutritional survey, according to a study out today.

10 Jan 2017

Soft Drinks News and Research

Teachers call for ban on sale of energy drinks to under-16s in schools

Study highlights overlooked impact of sugar-sweetened beverages on oral health

Energy-drink consumption influences alcohol-induced body sway

Researchers identify intervention strategies to curb consumption of energy drinks

Diminished taste sensitivity could put people on path to gaining weight

Researchers find link between harmful chemicals and chronic diseases in men

Study looks into specific elements of Mediterranean diet for colorectal health

UAB medical professionals provide few tips to help men get healthy

Maternal consumption of artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy linked to obesity in children

Sugary drinks may impact memory and diet alternatives could cause dementia

Excess sugar in sports drinks and diet soda may damage the brain, research suggests

Study: Political leanings, weight influence people's opinions on obesity-related public policies

Adolescent, early adult diet linked to chronic inflammation may increase premenopausal breast cancer risk

Dietary fructose consumption may increase risk for NASH in children and adolescents

Policymakers need to recognize economic and health benefits of tax on sugary drinks, study suggests

Study finds 200% increase in consumption of low-calorie sweeteners among U.S. children

Sugar-free versions of drinks may be no better for maintaining healthy weight, argue researchers

Study estimates health benefits of UK soft drinks industry levy

MGH researchers uncover mechanism revealing why aspartame may not promote weight loss

Report sheds light on extreme sugar consumption of UK teenagers and children

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