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Beverage companies plan to lower sugar content 50% to avoid government sugar tax

12/1/2016 - The threat of being subjected to a government sugar tax is prompting British beverage manufacturers to reduce sugar content by more than 50 percent in their products. British supermarket chain Tesco recently announced it will cut sugar levels in all 251 of its soft drink products to less than 5 grams...

England's NHS discussing complete ban on sugary drinks

11/26/2016 - When you surrender all of your healthcare decisions to the state, you lose more than just the freedom to choose your own treatments and care options. You also lose your freedom to live the lifestyle you choose, even if it isn't the healthiest lifestyle of all. As reported by the BBC, Britain's socialized...

Hidden history: Energy drinks used to contain radioactive elements, were sold with claims of boosting performance

11/23/2016 - Every day millions of people consume so-called "energy" drinks so they can jump-start their day or keep alert throughout the day. But most have no idea the kind of poison they're putting in their bodies. Having said that, energy drinks today are nowhere nearly as hazardous as they were a century...

Women who consume diet drinks with artificial sweeteners reduce their chances of conceiving

11/2/2016 - Just in case you needed another reason to stay away from artificial sweeteners, a new study has revealed that diet colas can actually interfere with your chances of becoming pregnant during IVF, or in vitro fertilization. IVF is not cheap, and the process of preparing for it can be quite lengthy....

Energy drinks mixed with alcohol trigger cocaine-like effects in teenagers

10/31/2016 - A new study has shown that energy drinks mixed with alcohol trigger effects very similar to those of cocaine in the brains of teenagers, and the consequences of consuming the two together may have long-term negative effects lasting into adulthood. A team of researchers at Purdue University, led by...

Drinking just two diet drinks a day doubles the risk of diabetes

10/26/2016 - Many people have been persuaded to ditch their conventional, sugar-laden sodas for diet versions, due to the mainstream belief that diet products are healthier. After all, they don't contain real sugar, so they must be better for you, right? Not so much. Research continues to find evidence that these...

Many soft drinks found to be contaminated with lead and cadmium

10/19/2016 - Those convenient plastic bottles that hold many of your favorite soft drinks could be poisoning your body with heavy metals, new research out of India has found. India's Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), a division of its government Health Ministry, recently uncovered the presence of toxins like...

These 15 sugary drinks are almost as bad as soda

10/16/2016 - Sugar is an addiction similar to alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. It feels and tastes good while we are consuming it, but it can destroy your body and mind on the long-term. By now, we all know that soda is addictive and wreaking havoc on our system. Therefore we often opt for what we think is a healthier...

Mixing alcohol with caffeine intensifies cravings for more booze, while masking the effects of intoxication

7/22/2016 - Over the years, mixing energy drinks and alcohol has developed into a trend among the younger generation. While RTD (Ready to Drink) alcohol energy drinks, such as Four Loco, are almost impossible to find these days, their disappearance from the market hasn't stopped many youngsters from chasing the...

Energy drinks have a far more drastic effect on heart health than many are aware: Just two drinks a day can make your blood pressure soar

4/27/2016 - The deception with energy drinks begins with the word "energy." Once inside the body, these beverages actually go to war with the body's inherent ability to produce cellular energy. By creating an acidic environment in the gut, these beverages actually inhibit oxygen utilization within the cells. In...

Diet Coke found to dramatically raise risk of heart attacks

11/17/2015 - Drinking just two sweetened beverages per day — including "diet" drinks — can raise your risk of heart failure by nearly 25 percent, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and published in the journal Heart. Although prior studies have linked...

Drinking soda causes diabetes even in people who aren't obese, study finds

8/9/2015 - Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages such as sodas can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes even in people of healthy weight, according to a study conducted by researchers from Cambridge University and published in the British Medical Journal. The study also found an increased (though smaller) risk...

Artificial sweeteners cause heart failure, diabetes, high blood pressure and other health problems, study suggests

8/6/2015 - In light of a recent study finding that nearly 200,000 people per year are killed by sugar-sweetened beverages, some people might be tempted to switch to diet soft drinks instead. The information from this study was presented at the 63rd Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology...

Energy drinks cause ADHD symptoms in children

3/7/2015 - It's odd how scientific studies have come to corroborate what is seen and known by many, yet long-term comprehensive dots are not connected in the overall scheme of things in the "scientific community." The studies don't lead to any remedial action from the FDA, such as curbing sugar content in high-sugar...

Drinking soda could cause early menstruation in young girls

2/20/2015 - Young girls who frequently consume sugary drinks such as soda and other drinks with added sugar tend to start their menstrual cycles earlier than those who don't, according to new research that was published in late January in Human Reproduction, one of the world's leading reproductive medicine journals. While...

Sports and energy drinks are 'essentially sodas without carbonation,' state researchers exploring health risks of sugary beverages

8/19/2014 - Professional athletes who rely on popular sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade are really doing themselves a disservice, impairing their performance potential. Once in the body, these dye-filled "Kool-Aid-like" drinks actually acidify the cellular environment, restricting oxygenation of cells while...

Top foods and drinks that offer dry eye relief

6/22/2014 - People often complain of having dry eyes, whether it's due to allergies, contact lens use or an underlying health condition. In fact, about 33 million Americans suffer from the frustrations of dry eye (1). However, rather than turning to repeated use of over-the-counter eye drops, which may cause...

Fruits, foods and drinks that revitalize and restore body, mind, and spirit

6/15/2014 - For centuries, ancient peoples have turned to certain foods and drinks for restoring body and mind back to balance. Mother nature truly does provide real miracle gifts for us to use to revitalize our spirit during or following challenging days. Here are some miracles from nature (and one from the hand...

Teenage boy's kidneys fail after consuming 8 liters of acidifying energy drink in 16 hours

3/23/2014 - "I was playing Call of Duty. Then everything went dark and I passed out." "When I woke up, I was terrified." These are the words of 14-year-old Henrik Eide Dahl, who had downed 8 liters of energy drink in a 16-hour period during a video game marathon party. 14-year-old boy's kidneys fail, as...

Teens who use energy drinks more likely to smoke, use alcohol, take drugs

2/15/2014 - A new study has found that energy drinks may be a sort of gateway drug to smoking, alcohol and drug use for teens. The study, which was published in the January/February issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine, found that nearly one-third of American teenagers drink high-caffeine energy drinks,...

Soft drinks with caramel coloring could contain carcinogenic substance

2/1/2014 - A study from Consumer Reports has revealed that the caramel coloring substance used to give many soft drinks its brown color could contain a harmful carcinogenic chemical called 4-methylimidazole, or 4-MEI. 4-MEI is a by-product in the making of caramel coloring, although it is not in all caramel...

Toxic sodas and sports drinks exposed in new GAIAM TV episode of 'Secrets to Health'

10/20/2013 - Have you ever wondered what's really in a can of soda or a sports drink? The Health Ranger and Dr. Ed Group reveal the truth in the latest episode from GAIAM TV called "Toxic Beverages Exposed." Watch the preview trailer at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4qbln0tQgg Or learn more about the full...

The top five hydrating drinks and foods for the summer season

9/18/2013 - Dehydration can lead to health problems such as diarrhea, vomiting, comas, seizures, headaches, shock and dizziness. According to celebrity nutritionist Kimberly Snyder of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, eating and/or drinking hydrating foods and drinks throughout the day can help...

Surprise, surprise: Soft drinks cause behavioral problems in young children, research proves

9/1/2013 - It is safe to say that the link between soda consumption and health conditions like diabetes and weight gain has been clearly established by a plethora of scientific research published in recent years. But what has not necessarily been fully recognized or understood is how consuming soft drinks affects...

Diet and sweetened drinks increase risk of depression by 30 percent

8/10/2013 - The number of newly diagnosed cases of clinical depression continues to rise at an alarming rate, as the illness results in countless lost work hours and increases risk of early mortality from suicide or violence. The current approach is to prescribe anyone a variety of psychotropic drugs that numb...

Substance found in energy drinks and red meat may be connected to heart disease

7/20/2013 - New research has shown that a substance which can be found in red meat and as an ingredient in energy drinks triggers atherosclerosis or the hardening and clogging of arterial blood vessels. The researchThe scientists behind the research claim that the bacteria found in the digestive tract change...

Coca-Cola pushing soft drinks for breakfast in bid to boost sales

7/13/2013 - Forget about tea, coffee and smoothies in the morning -- just down a few cans of soda pop before starting your day and you should be good to go. This is the latest marketing advice to emerge from junk beverage giant Coca-Cola, which is currently trying to boost sales of its sugar- and aspartame-laden...

Capri Sun drinks harboring mystery bacteria strains, says microbiologist

5/12/2013 - Kraft's famous juice drink, Capri Sun, is marketed to kids in squeezable, on-the-go pouches, equipped with a fun punch-in straw. Parents are often misled by marketing that praises the drink's healthy fruit juices. According to new findings from microbiologist Kathleen Dannelly from the Indiana State...

Antioxidant 7Up drinks were a classic example of deceptive health advertising

4/16/2013 - Though you may still be able to find a few 7Up Antioxidant beverages online, the drinks have all but evaporated from store shelves after parent company Dr. Pepper Snapple announced their discontinuance last November. The announcement came the same day that the Center for Science in the Public Interest...

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