National school food policies have potential to improve health now and later

Providing free fruits and vegetables and limiting sugary drinks in schools could have positive health effects in both the short- and long-term, finds a new Food-PRICE study.

Diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole grains may lower risk of gout

A diet rich in fruit and vegetables, nuts and whole grains and low in salt, sugary drinks, and red and processed meats, is associated with a lower risk of gout, whereas a typical ‘Western’ diet is associated with a higher risk of gout, finds a study.

Some strategies to limit sugary drinks may backfire

In response to policy efforts aimed at limiting individuals’ intake of sugary drinks, businesses could enact various strategies that would allow them to comply with the limits while preserving…

A combined carbon and sugar tax could have environmental and health benefits

A combination of a carbon tax on food and a tax on sugary drinks in the UK could lead to health benefits, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise up to GB£3.

Sugary drinks raise risk of heart attack, heart disease by more than a third

A new study urges action to reduce consumption of sugary drinks, as they are confirmed to contribute to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and gout.

Taxing the dose of calories in sugary drinks could help reduce obesity

A tax on sugary drinks that depends on the number of calories or amount of sugar per liter could help fight obesity, suggests new research published in Social Science & Medicine.

Frequent sugary drink consumption linked to earlier menstruation onset

A new study finds girls who drink 1.5 servings or more of sugary drinks each day may start menstruation earlier than those who consume less than two servings a week.

Do caffeine’s effects differ with or without sugar?

Consuming caffeinated or sugary drinks can affect the body’s metabolism, causing changes in heart and respiratory rate and weight gain.

Sugary drinks duty will save countless teeth, charity says

A 20p per litre duty on sugary drinks would help to eradicate tooth decay and save the NHS millions of pounds in wasted resources.

Soda tax is ‘the best option’ for reducing childhood obesity

A new study compares the impact three recommended federal policies will have on childhood obesity over 20 years. A 1¢ tax on sugary drinks is the researchers’ preferred option.

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