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Limiting Sugar in the First 1,000 Days of Life May Guard Against Heart Disease
A new study suggests restricting sugar intake from conception to around 2 years of age may lower the risk of serious heart disease in adulthood.
Both Sugary and Diet Drinks May Harm the Liver
In a new study, people who consumed higher amounts of both artificially sweetened and sugary drinks were at increased risk of a serious condition where fat builds up in the liver.
Added Sugars and Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Early Puberty in Children
A new study finds both added sugars and artificial sweeteners are associated with a higher risk of early puberty, especially in children with a genetic predisposition.
Sugar, Fat and Sodium on the Rise in Kids’ Breakfast Cereals, New Study Finds
Researchers analyze 1,200 ready-to-eat cereals and find increasing amounts of sugar, fat and sodium, and decreasing amounts of protein and fiber.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Premature, Preventable Deaths
A new study finds the more ultra-processed foods you eat, the higher your risk of dying prematurely from all causes.
One Source of Sugar Is Especially Bad for Your Heart, New Study Finds
Researchers compare the impact of three classes of sugar on cardiovascular disease and find sugar-sweetened beverages may do the most harm.
Health News Results - 29
Both Diet And Sugary Drinks Increase Fatty Liver Disease Risk, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2025
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People could be at higher risk of fatty liver disease from both sugary sodas and diet drinks, a new study says.
In fact, artificially sweetened drinks might pose a greater threat to liver health than sugary beverages, researchers reported Monday at the United European Ga...
Climate Change Could Be Fueling Higher Sugar Consumption
- I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
- September 10, 2025
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Even as the U.S. heads into cooler months, climate change is driving hotter overall temperatures, and new research suggests that rising heat is pushing Americans to consume more sugary drinks and frozen treats — with some potential health risks.
Researchers analyze...
Saliva Might Keep Fruit Juice From Rotting Teeth, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 4, 2025
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Some parents avoid giving their kids fruit juice, for fear that it might rot their teeth.
But the bad effects of juice on a child’s oral health could be short-lived, thanks to the remarkable properties of saliva, according to a new study.
Saliva protects teet...
Sugar, Sweeteners Might Trigger Early Puberty In Some Kids
- HealthDay Reporter
- Dennis Thompson
- July 14, 2025
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Sugar and artificial sweeteners might increase the risk of early puberty in children, a new study says.
Sugar, aspartame (Equal), sucralose (Splenda) and glycyrrhizin (licorice root) are all significantly associated with a higher risk of early puberty, particularly in ge...
