Sugar: Page 2

Your gut may crave sugar more than your taste buds
By Theresa Pablos
Sugar cravings may be driven by more than just taste buds, according to a study published on April 15 in Nature. Researchers discovered sugar activated the brains of mice -- even when it was deposited straight into their guts.
April 23, 2020
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Soda taxes produce mixed results in new studies
By Theresa Pablos
Soda taxes in several U.S. cities have produced mixed results, according to a series of new studies. While a tax in Seattle and a short-lived tax in Chicago reduced sugary drink sales, Philadelphia's soda tax didn't have a significant impact.
March 3, 2020
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Sugary drinks aren't so sugary after U.K. tax law
By Theresa Pablos
The sugar content of sodas sold in the U.K. is going down, according to new research published on January 13 in BMC Medicine. The reduction in sugar content is likely because of changing consumer habits, but also because a tiered tax law went into effect in 2018.
January 20, 2020
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Consuming sweet, acidic drinks linked to obesity, tooth wear
By Melissa Busch
Increased consumption of sugary soft drinks may be a leading cause of tooth enamel and dentine erosion in obese patients, and excessive body fat also is linked with tooth wear, according to a study published October 28 in Oral Clinical Investigations.
October 27, 2019
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Sugary drinks account for majority of kids' drink sales
By Theresa Pablos
Sugary drinks accounted for almost two-thirds of children's drink sales in 2018, according to a report published on October 16. Beverage manufacturers also spent millions of dollars advertising sugar-sweetened beverages to children last year.
October 15, 2019
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Snack taxes could be more effective than soda taxes
By Theresa Pablos
You've likely heard about taxes on soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages, but what about one on sugary snacks? A new study from BMJ found that raising the price of cookies, cakes, and other sweets could benefit public health.
September 12, 2019
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Sugary drinks linked to increased risk of death
By Theresa Pablos
Consuming sugary drinks has been linked to an increased risk of death from all causes, according to the findings of a long-term study published on September 3 in JAMA Internal Medicine. The study included almost 452,000 individuals from 10 European countries.
September 3, 2019
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Sugary beverages linked to higher cancer risk
By Theresa Pablos
Drinking sugary beverages may be associated with an increased risk of cancer, according to the findings of a study published in BMJ on July 10. The evidence suggests sugary drinks, including 100% fruit juice, may contribute to the overall cancer rate.
July 11, 2019
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Review finds tax lowers sugary beverage consumption
By Tony Edwards
Considerable debate has surrounded taxes on sugary beverages and their effectiveness in reducing consumption, but that debate may be settled by a new review. Researchers analyzed the effects of these taxes and found they were successful in reducing consumption.
June 26, 2019
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Review examines how to cut sugary beverage consumption
By Tony Edwards
What methods are effective in reducing the consumption of sugary drinks? Researchers reviewed the evidence and found that some practical methods made an impact. They reported their findings in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews on June 12.
June 11, 2019
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Appeals court blocks San Francisco sugary drink warning
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. appeals court has blocked a San Francisco law that would have required health warnings on sugary drinks.
February 3, 2019
U.S. voters decide on dental-related issues
By Theresa Pablos, Tony Edwards
U.S. citizens headed to the polls on November 6 to weigh in on a number of dental-related issues in the midterm election. Local and state ballot measures ranged from community water fluoridation to the future of soda taxes, and five dentists were elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
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