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Foods High in Added Sugars May Raise Your Risk for Kidney Stones, New Study Finds
Consuming too many foods and beverages with added sugars may increase your odds for kidney stones, researchers say.
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Sugary or Diet Sodas Could Raise Your Odds for A-fib
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 5, 2024
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Sipping sodas – sugary or diet – seems to slightly increase a person's risk of developing a potentially dangerous irregular heart rhythm, a new study shows.
Folks had a 20% greater risk of atrial fibrillation if they drank two liters or more of artificially sweetene...
Sugary Drinks Raise Women's Odds for Liver Disease, Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2023
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There are plenty of reasons to steer clear of sugary drinks, and new research highlights yet another one: Women who drink sodas and other sweetened drinks have a higher risk of developing liver cancer and chronic liver disease.
Looking at data on nearly 100,000 women, r...
Foods High in Added Sugars Might Raise Your Odds for Kidney Stones
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 4, 2023
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There is a long list of reasons to avoid high-sugar foods, and a new study may be adding one more: kidney stones.
Researchers found that among over 28,000 U.S. adults, those with a lot of added sugars in their diet were more likely to have a history of kidney stones. Peo...
WHO Says No to Artificial Sweeteners for Weight Loss
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 17, 2023
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Skip artificial sweeteners if you're trying to lose weight, warns the World Health Organization (WHO), noting the sugar substitutes aren't effective for shedding pounds and may also cause harm.
Long-term use of sugar substitutes may cause "potential undesirable effe...
Have Type 2 Diabetes? Switching Daily Beverages Could Add Years to Your Life
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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Put down that sugary soda. It could be deadly, particularly if you have type 2 diabetes.
A nearly two-decade-long study linked high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages...
Oakland's Soda Tax Cut Local Sales by 27%
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2023
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Could taxing soda cut down on the consumption of sugary drinks?
That's exactly what happened when a local “soda tax” was launched in Oakland, Calif., according to researchers from the University of California, San Francisco.
Purchases of sugar-sweetened beverag...
Sugary Drinks Could Raise Your Odds for Fatal Cancers: Study
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 15, 2022
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New research offers yet another reason why Americans should cut back on their soda consumption: Drinking too many sugary beverages may in...
Gruesome Warning Images on Soda Labels Could Cut Consumption
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2022
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Images of fat-laden, diseased hearts and blackened, rotting feet might be the last thing you expect to see on the label of a can of soda that your child desperately wants, but would such drastic health warnings about the long-term dangers of sugar stop you from buying it?
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Ordering Groceries Online? Good Luck Finding Nutrition Info
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 20, 2022
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Online grocery shopping has skyrocketed during the pandemic, but many websites are making it hard to find nutrition information on products, a new study shows.
Diet Drinks May Thwart Efforts to Lose Weight
- Steven Reinberg
- October 1, 2021
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Trying to slim down? Diet drinks aren't likely to help, researchers warn.
And those containing the artificial sweetener sucralose may even increase food cravings and appetite in women and people who are obese, according to a
Cutting Sugar in Packaged Foods Would Keep Millions of Americans From Illness: Report
- Robert Preidt
- September 1, 2021
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Sugar is killing Americans in droves, according to researchers who found that reducing the sweetener in packaged foods and beverages could prevent more than 2 million strokes, heart attacks and cardiac arrests.
Less sugary packaged foods and drinks would also curb nearly...
Average Soda Fountain Serving Exceeds Daily Recommended Added Sugars
- Robert Preidt
- July 13, 2021
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You'll get more than a day's worth of added sugars when you pour a soda fountain drink at most U.S. restaurant chains, a new report finds.
Even small-sized drinks exceed recommended guidelines, said researchers at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).
Delicious & Deadly: Southern U.S. Diet Tied to Higher Odds for Sudden Death
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2021
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Planning to celebrate the Fourth of July with a traditional Southern-style spread of fried chicken, pork rinds, buttermilk biscuits and sweet tea?
Don't make it an everyday habit.
These staples of a regional diet heavy in fried foods, fats and sugary drinks may bo...
Lots of Sugary Drinks Doubles Younger Women's Colon Cancer Risk: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 7, 2021
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Rates of colon cancer among young Americans are on the rise, and a new study suggests that drinking too many sugary beverages may be to blame -- at least for women.
Women who drank two or more sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda, fruity drinks or sports and energy dr...
Too Much Restaurant Fare Could Shorten Your Life
- Ernie Mundell and Cara Murez
- March 25, 2021
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Whether it's takeout or dining in, lives filled with lots of restaurant fare could turn out to be shorter, new research shows.
The study found that dining out frequently -- two or more meals prepared away from home each day -- is tied to an increased risk of death from a...
When Soda Tax Repealed, Soda Sales Rebound: Study
- Cara Murez
- January 7, 2021
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After a short-lived tax on sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages was repealed, consumption of sugary drinks in an Illinois County escalated again, according to a new study.
The tax was pitched to reduce Cook County budget deficits. It lasted four months --...
New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Ignore Recommendations on Sugar, Alcohol
- Dennis Thompson
- December 29, 2020
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The Trump administration rejected a scientific advisory group's advice Tuesday that people further reduce their added sugar and alcohol intake as part of the 2020 update to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
An independent advisory committee charged with helping the f...
Sugary Drinks' Effect on Hormones Could Spur Weight Gain: Study
- Robert Preidt
- December 14, 2020
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It could be more than just added calories: New research gives insight into why sugary drinks are a leading cause of obesity.
Sugar-sweetened drinks are the largest source of calories from added sugar for U.S. adults, and researchers now report that the drinks also hinder...
Junk Food, Booze Often Star in America's Hit Movies
- Alan Mozes
- November 23, 2020
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If there was an Oscar for "most unhealthy food in a leading role," many of America's most popular movies would be serious contenders.
That's the conclusion of a new review of food content featured in 250 top-grossing U.S. movies. More often than not, the fictional food c...
Diet Drinks Don't Do Your Heart Any Favors
- Amy Norton
- October 27, 2020
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Replacing sugary drinks with diet versions may not be any healthier for the heart, a large, new study suggests.
French researchers found that people who regularly drank artificially sweetened beverages had a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, versus people who ...
Social Media 'Kid Influencers' Are Promoting Junk Foods
- Serena Gordon
- October 26, 2020
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Is your kid suddenly clamoring for a fast food meal or a sugary cereal you've never even heard of? He or she may have seen the product featured on a favorite "kid influencer" video.
In a new study, researchers viewed the top 50 kid influencer videos on YouTube and foun...
Don't Overdo the Halloween Candy, or Your Smile May Suffer
- Steven Reinberg
- October 11, 2020
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COVID-19 may change the look of Halloween this year, but dressing up and indulging in some sweets is all part of the fun, even if your kids can't go door to door.
And experts say one night of eating candy won't have a big effect on your teeth if it's done in moderat...
Restricting Promotions of Sweet Foods Cuts Sugar, Not Profits: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- October 9, 2020
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Limiting marketing of high-sugar foods in supermarkets doesn't cut into store profits, but it may improve public health, Australian researchers report.
Price promotions, end-of-aisle displays and putting products at eye level can stimulate sales. Ending these practi...
Americans Are Cutting Back on Sugary Drinks
- Cara Roberts Murez
- September 24, 2020
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Drinking lots of sugary beverages can wreak havoc on your health, but new research finds more Americans are turning away from those high-calorie drinks.
And that includes many people who used to drink large quantities of sweetened beverages -- the equivalent of 3.5 c...
Sweet-Tooth Tendencies Change as Kids Get Older: Study
- Serena McNiff
- August 31, 2020
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Young people seldom say a food or drink is "too sweet." A new study suggests that may be because they're less sensitive to sugar than adults and prefer more of it.
Researchers found that compared to adults, kids and teens needed 40% more sugar in a solution to de...
More Americans Turning to Artificial Sweeteners, But Is That a Healthy Move?
- Serena Gordon
- July 29, 2020
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Americans may be heeding expert advice to reduce sugar intake. But instead of giving up sweets altogether, they're turning to certain sugar substitutes.
A new study found that between 2002 and 2018, purchases of packaged food products containing sucralose (Splenda) ...
Excess Sugar Is No Sweet Deal for Your Heart
- Steven Reinberg
- June 30, 2020
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Too much added sugar can pile on dangerous fat around your heart and in your abdomen, a new study finds.
"When we consume too much sugar, the excess is converted to fat and stored," said researcher So Yun Yi, a Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota's School o...
Where Are Kids Getting the Most 'Empty Calories'?
- Amy Norton
- June 1, 2020
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U.S. children and teenagers are still downing too many "empty calories" -- primarily from sugary beverages, sweets and pizza, a new government study finds.
The study, based on a long-running federal health survey, did turn up some good news: In recent years, kids hav...
Health Warning Labels Could Cut Soda Sales
- Steven Reinberg
- June 1, 2020
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Warning labels on sugary drinks may help people make healthier choices, a new study finds.
Sugary drinks are those with added sugar or sweeteners, including soda, sports drinks and fruit-flavored drinks.
"Our findings suggest that sugary drink warnings he...
Too Many Sugary Sodas Might Harm Your Kidneys
- Steven Reinberg
- May 14, 2020
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Drinking lots of sweetened soda may increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease, two new studies find.
"Consumption of 500 milliliters [16.9 fluid ounces] of a commercially available soft drink sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup increased vascular re...
More Evidence Sugary Drinks Harm Women's Hearts
- Steven Reinberg
- May 13, 2020
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Women who drink a lot of sodas, sweetened juices and other sugary drinks are at greater risk of developing heart disease, a new study finds.
Those who drink one or more a day have nearly a 20% higher risk than women who never do. And it's not just soda that's p...
A Surprising Way to Make a Sweet Treat Taste Even Sweeter
- Robert Preidt
- April 24, 2020
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Like your sweets really sweet? Try enjoying them with a cup o' joe.
Coffee makes sweet foods taste even sweeter, a new study shows.
European researchers tested 156 volunteers' sense of taste and smell before and after they drank coffee. Their sensiti...
Sugary Sodas Wreak Havoc With Cholesterol Levels, Harming the Heart
- Steven Reinberg
- February 26, 2020
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Sugar-sweetened drinks can play havoc with your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which increases your risk for heart disease and stroke, a new study finds.
Specifically, drinking more than 12 ounces (1 standard can) of sugary sodas or fruit drinks a day may not ...
Chicago's Short-Lived 'Soda Tax' Cut Consumption, Boosted Health Care Funds
- Steven Reinberg
- February 24, 2020
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Chicago's brief and now-defunct soda tax did cut the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks, a new study finds, along with raising funds for public health initiatives.
From August to November 2017, when the tax was in effect, the volume of soda sold in Cook County dro...
More U.S. Kids Are Shunning Sweetened Drinks
- Robert Preidt
- November 21, 2019
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American youngsters are drinking far fewer sodas and other sugar-sweetened drinks and getting far fewer calories from them than they used to, a new report finds.
But kids from more-affluent homes are benefiting more from these trends than those from poorer families, ...
America's Sweet Tooth Starts From Infancy
- Robert Preidt
- November 15, 2019
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Bad eating habits begin at a young age in American children, a new study finds.
Researchers analyzed data from more than 1,200 babies (aged 6 to 11 months) and toddlers (12 to 23 months) between 2011 and 2016.
They found that 61% of babies and 98% o...
Ultra-Processed Foods May Fast Track You to Heart Trouble
- Serena Gordon
- November 12, 2019
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Grab-and-go foods are an easy option for busy lives, but if you opt for ultra-processed foods a lot, you may pick up something you don't want -- heart disease.
About 55% of Americans' daily calories come from eating ultra-processed foods, a new study found. And ...
Ban on Sale of Sugary Drinks Trimmed Employees' Waistlines
- Amy Norton
- October 29, 2019
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After the University of California, San Francisco, banned sales of sugary drinks, employees started downing less liquid sugar -- and their waistlines showed it.
In a before-and-after study, researchers found that the ban, begun in 2015, cut employees' intake of sugar...
More TV, Smartphone Time Means More Sugary Drinks for Teens
- Robert Preidt
- October 24, 2019
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Teens who stay glued to screens, be it televisions or electronic devices, are not only getting less exercise -- they're more likely to down too many sugary, caffeinated drinks, according to a new study.
Researchers analyzed data from more than 32,400 U.S. students in...
None of Top-Selling Kids' Drinks Meet Experts' Health Recommendations
- Dennis Thompson
- October 16, 2019
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Drinks marketed to children often contain loads of unhealthy sugars and sweeteners, and they come in packages that deliver too-large servings, a new report finds.
None of 34 sweetened drinks aimed at the youth market meet nutrition recommendations of the American Aca...
How to Rebalance Your Carb Intake
- Len Canter
- September 30, 2019
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There's no doubt that eating a lot of sugar isn't good for your health. What's more, sugar can trigger a chemical reaction that has you craving more and more. Just think about the last time you ate a cookie -- were you able to stop at one? Or three? Or 10?
But Harvar...
New Healthy Drinks Guidelines for Kids: Skip the Soy, Avoid Sugars
- E.J. Mundell
- September 18, 2019
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Four of America's biggest health organizations are banding together to urge parents to better monitor the drinks their young kids sip each day.
The take-home message from the new "Healthy Drinks, Healthy Kids" guidelines: Cut down on sugary sodas, juices and the lik...
Drop the Pop: Soda Tied to Higher Risk of Early Death
- Serena Gordon
- September 3, 2019
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Whether you call it soda, pop or a soft drink, a new study's findings suggest it would be better for your health to drink water instead.
The large European study found that people who have more than two sodas a day -- with or without sugar -- had a higher risk of dy...
How to Eliminate Added Sugars From Your Diet
- Len Canter
- July 18, 2019
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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 a long way to go.
One of the key way...
Sugary Sodas, Juices Tied to Higher Cancer Risk
- Steven Reinberg
- July 11, 2019
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It's long been known that sugary drinks help people pack on unwanted pounds. But new research suggests that sweetened sodas, sports drinks and even 100% fruit juice might raise your risk for some cancers.
The study couldn't prove cause and effect, but it found t...
Sugary Sodas Still Popular, But Warnings, Taxes Can Curb Uptake
- E.J. Mundell
- June 10, 2019
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Eight of every 10 American households buys sodas and other sugary drinks each week, adding up to 2,000 calories per household per week, new research shows.
To put that in perspective, 2,000 calories is equal to the recommended average caloric intake for an adult for ...
Sugary Drinks and Fruit Juice May Increase Risk of Early Death
- Steven Reinberg
- May 17, 2019
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Most folks know that sugary drinks aren't healthy, but a new study finds fruit juices are not much better.
In fact, consuming them regularly may help shorten your life, researchers say.
"Older adults who drink more sugary beverages, which include fruit juic...
Not All Sugars Are Created Equal
- Robert Preidt
- May 14, 2019
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When it comes to sugars in food, you're far better off having a bowl of blueberries than a granola bar, a nutritionist says.
Added sugars just aren't the same as natural sugars, noted Kara Shifler Bowers, a registered dietitian at Penn State PRO Wellness, a health ce...
Diet Sodas May Not Help Kids Cut Calories
- Amy Norton
- May 2, 2019
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Kids who favor diet sodas over sugary ones don't consume fewer calories over the course of a day, a new study finds.
And they average 200 more calories daily than their peers who choose water, according to the results of a survey of over 7,000 U.S. children and teen...
'Added Sugars' Label on Foods Could Save Many Lives
- Dennis Thompson
- April 15, 2019
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A new Nutrition Facts label that highlights the amount of added sugars in food could prevent nearly 1 million cases of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
The new label, first proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in May 2016, adds a...