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Long-term consumption of ultra-processed foods may increase depression risk

The effects of ultra-processed food (UPF) on mental health.

25 Sep 2023

How your sugar fix affects your vitamins: Surprising link between added sugar and nutrient intake

Study examines the relationship between added sugar intake from various beverages and nutrient adequacy in U.S. adults, revealing that higher added sugar from soft drinks is linked to inadequate nutrient intake. In contrast, added sugar from fruit drinks, flavored milk, and other dietary sources may help meet nutrient adequacy goals.

11 Sep 2023

Diet sodas trick your saliva: Study reveals how sweetened drinks impact oral enzymes and insulin levels

The study investigates the effects of sweetened beverages on salivary insulin, aspartame, and alpha-amylase levels in healthy young adults. It found that diet soft drinks led to higher salivary aspartame and insulin levels compared to sweetened water, raising questions about artificial sweeteners' impact on metabolic processes.

5 Sep 2023

What is the association between soft drink consumption and prevalence of overweight and obesity in adolescents?

Daily soft drink consumption is strongly associated with overweight and obesity.

31 Jul 2023

The association of dietary patterns with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia symptomology

A new paper discusses the impact of diet on the risk of AD, in which researchers describe the interrelationship between specific nutrients, dietary patterns, other risk factors for AD, and psychosocial factors driving these patterns.

24 Jul 2023

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Research examines the impact of the Western diet on various aspects of health, including metabolism, inflammation, gut microbiota, cardiovascular health, mental health, and cancer. It provides insights into the effects of this dietary pattern on individuals and healthcare systems.

18 Jun 2023

Are inadequate culinary skills among undergraduate students associated with obesity and overweight?

Researchers investigated the association between the culinary skills of undergraduate students and their chances of being obese.

26 May 2023

Are US adolescents aware of the health risks associated with consuming sugar-sweetened beverages?

Researchers discussed the correlation between health risk awareness and sugar-sweetened beverages.

25 May 2023

Study shows a direct link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and psychosocial difficulties in adolescents

Adolescents who consume a greater amount of ultra-processed foods and drinks have more difficulties in terms of mental health, according to new research carried out by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) and the Girona Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBGI), which analyses the habits of five hundred Spanish adolescents aged between 13 and 18.

24 May 2023

Study could help understand why limiting sugary foods can ease symptoms for IBD patients

Excess sugar hampers cells that renew the colon's lining in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a new study by University of Pittsburgh scientists.

22 May 2023

Global study examines consequences of uncontrolled hunger in adolescents living with obesity

Teenagers living with obesity who say hunger is preventing them from losing weight (hunger-barrier ALwO) perceive their weight more negatively and worry about it more than youngsters who don't see hunger as an obstacle, new research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland (17-20 May) shows.

22 May 2023

Ultra-processed foods and drinks: A deadly combination for health and the environment

Research investigates the association between ultra-processed food and drink consumption and its impact on both health and the environment. The study explores the effects of ultra-processed foods and drinks on all-cause mortality rates, shedding light on their potential risks.

22 May 2023

Unlocking gut health: How indoor environment impacts the microbiota balance

Research paper highlights the importance of a diverse and balanced gut microbiota for human health, while emphasizing the need for further understanding of the impact of indoor microbiome and metabolites on gut microbiota.

21 May 2023

The effects of replacing habitual sugar-sweetened beverage intake on cognitive, metabolic, affective, and taste preference measures

Researchers evaluated the potential cognitive and metabolic health benefits of replacing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption with non-nutritive sweetened beverages among young adults.

8 May 2023

The detrimental effects of excessive carbonated drink consumption on dental health

Researchers evaluated the detrimental effects of excessive consumption of carbonated drinks on dental health.

11 Apr 2023

The association between dietary behaviors and video gaming

Researchers investigated the dietary behaviour and health of individuals participating in video gaming.

10 Apr 2023

Experts urge UK children's comic the Beano to change its policy of promoting junk foods

Many of the comic's online quizzes revolve around food high in fat, salt and sugar. Experts call it "incredibly irresponsible" and want the company to change its policy.

2 Feb 2023

Green tea may protect against telomere shortening due to biological aging

A new study in Scientific Reports aimed to analyze the association between cross-section and longitudinal LTL changes with the consumption of soft drinks, coffee, and tea among middle-aged and older Korean men and women for six years. It also assessed any changes in the association results according to a difference in sex and age groups.

11 Jan 2023

Study links sugary drinks to male hair loss

A new Nutrients journal study explored the association between sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption and MPHL in young men in China.

4 Jan 2023

Study shows common synthetic food dye as a potential dietary trigger for IBDs

Long-term consumption of Allura Red food dye can be a potential trigger of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, says McMaster University's Waliul Khan.

20 Dec 2022

Soft Drinks News and Research

Long-term consumption of ultra-processed foods may increase depression risk

How your sugar fix affects your vitamins: Surprising link between added sugar and nutrient intake

Diet sodas trick your saliva: Study reveals how sweetened drinks impact oral enzymes and insulin levels

What is the association between soft drink consumption and prevalence of overweight and obesity in adolescents?

The association of dietary patterns with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia symptomology

Research reveals devastating impact of Western diet on human health

Are inadequate culinary skills among undergraduate students associated with obesity and overweight?

Are US adolescents aware of the health risks associated with consuming sugar-sweetened beverages?

Study shows a direct link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and psychosocial difficulties in adolescents

Study could help understand why limiting sugary foods can ease symptoms for IBD patients

Global study examines consequences of uncontrolled hunger in adolescents living with obesity

Ultra-processed foods and drinks: A deadly combination for health and the environment

Unlocking gut health: How indoor environment impacts the microbiota balance

The effects of replacing habitual sugar-sweetened beverage intake on cognitive, metabolic, affective, and taste preference measures

The detrimental effects of excessive carbonated drink consumption on dental health

The association between dietary behaviors and video gaming

Experts urge UK children's comic the Beano to change its policy of promoting junk foods

Green tea may protect against telomere shortening due to biological aging

Study links sugary drinks to male hair loss

Study shows common synthetic food dye as a potential dietary trigger for IBDs

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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