26 Feb Misunderstanding orange juice as a health drink
Juice is, nutritionally, not much better than soda. How did consumers, particularly those in America, come to believe that oranges, in any form, were an important part of a healthy diet?
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11 Feb After 75 years of AA, it’s time to admit we have a problem
For much of the past 50 years or so, voicing any serious skepticism toward Alcoholics Anonymous or any other 12-step program was sacrilege...
05 Feb Sugar on trial
It has been called toxic, addictive and deadly, the driving force behind obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Is sugar really so bad? The New Scientist investigates...
23 Jan Diet soda mixers make you drunker
The dangers of mixing booze with diet soda could outweigh the caloric benefits - as it has been found that diet soda as a mixer can definitely can get you drunker than the same drink with a sugary mixer.
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16 Jan Smoking alcohol: A dangerous way to get drunk
To get drunk, people are getting strangely creative. But a new form of drinking, known as “smoking” alcohol, has doctors concerned.
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13 Jan Moderate coffee consumption does not lead to dehydration
New research, published in PLOS ONE, has found no evidence for a link between moderate coffee consumption and dehydration.
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09 Dec Researcher falsely states that energy drinks contain more caffeine than coffee
Research by radiologists at the University of Bonn finds that caffeine in energy drinks has cardiovascular effects similar to those of caffeine in other beverages. That's not terribly surprising, but it is bound to be seen in a sinister light given the...
07 Nov Coke and Pepsi face diabetes backlash
Coke and Pepsi are facing a new health-related challenge as doctors increasingly link their sugary beverages to debilitating illness, according to a critical new report by Wall Street bank, Credit Suisse, and research from Georgetown University, made available exclusively to Adweek.
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29 Oct Music makes women drink faster
Ever wonder why there is loud music playing in so many bars, even though it makes it almost impossible to have a conversation? Newly-published research suggests one good reason: It inspires faster drinking, at least among young women.
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17 Oct Searching for a hangover cure? Consider Sprite
Hangover remedies abound - with numerous concoctions of foods and drinks 'guaranteed' to get the body semi-functional again. One option, however, that pops up frequently in an online search is Sprite. Now, Chinese researchers have found that Sprite may actually be one of the best...
03 Oct Green juice: drink your way to five a day
MOVE over lattes. Juice made from green leafy vegetables is the latest health-food trend. Is it really good for you, or just an expensive fad?
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18 Sep The best cure for a hangover is getting older
There are not many compensations for ageing, but one has just been unearthed by Danish researchers that will bring a glow to the cheeks of oenophiles of a certain age. Their study of hangovers across adulthood has found their severity depends on age.
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30 Aug Chocolate may help keep brain healthy, sharp in old age, study
Older chocoholics may have a new excuse to indulge their cravings: The dark stuff not only soothes the soul, but might also sharpen the mind.
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30 Aug Black tea may help prevent tooth decay
It's the world's most-consumed beverage after water and its health benefits are well documented – but now British researchers have shown that drinking regular cuppas could extend to keeping gum disease and tooth decay at bay.
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21 Aug Scientists discover how to hydrate beer
Australian researchers have found a way to improve the hydrating qualities of beer, without compromising on taste. By adding electrolytes to the amber ale, the researchers from a Queensland university may even have found a way to avoid a post-drink hangover.
...14 Aug Fizzy drinks tops in tuck shop survey of SA primary schools
Fizzy drinks and potato chips are the top sellers in primary school tuck shops - a key finding in the 'Tuck-shop Truths' survey, commissioned this June by Nestlé South Africa to discover the attitudes and behaviours around primary school tuck shop usage.
...25 Jul Study: ‘Anti-aging’ antioxidant actually seems to undo effects of exercise
The red-wine polyphenol, resveratrol, believed to benefit longevity and heart health for its antioxidant properties, has been found to undermine the cardiovascular benefits of exercise in a small study.
...11 Jul The dark side of artificial sweeteners: new study on potential negative impact
More and more people are consuming artificial sweeteners as an alternative to sugar, but the debate on whether this translates into better health continues. An opinion article published by Cell Press on July 10 in the journal Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism reviews evidence on...
04 Jul Skim milk is healthier than whole milk, right? Maybe not
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association recommend that children drink skim or low-fat milk after age two. But that may not help them to avoid obesity.
...21 Jun AMA declares obesity a disease
The move by the American Medical Association board means that one-third of adults and 17% of children in the US – 78 million American adults and 12 million children – have a medical condition that requires treatment.
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