Common low-calorie sweetener 'erythritol' may lead to heart attacks and strokes
New Scientist - 08-Aug-2024Research challenges erythritol's reputation as a healthy alternative to sugar
Sugar News Archive
UK Party Manifestos Miss the Mark on Preventive Health Measures
BBC - 30-Jun-2024With rising obesity and diabetes, experts call for stronger action on sugar and public health policies to keep the nation healthy
Popular sugar substitute xylitol increases risk of heart disease, stroke
New Scientist - 06-Jun-2024Xylitol consumption warrants caution due to potential blood clotting concerns
Artificial Sweetener in cakes and drinks may harm your gut health
The Guardian - 24-Apr-2024Scientists link neotame to increased risk of IBS, sepsis, and more
Western diet spikes insulin and shrinks lifespan, study finds
Big Think - 30-Jan-2024Simple, low-carb diet can promote cellular health and delay ageing
Artificial sweeteners fall short in long-term weight control, says WHO
Independent - 16-May-2023Reducing sugar intake, rather than replacing sugar with sweeteners, is a better approach for weight loss
Added sugar and fruit juice increases risk of cardiovascular disease
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 15-Feb-2023Higher intake of free sugars is associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
More the artificial sweetener consumption, higher the risk of cardiovascular disease
The Guardian - 07-Sep-2022Direct association between higher consumption of artificial sweetener and heart disease
Sugary drinks tax will help reduce overweight and obesity
Nuffield Department of Population Health - 10-Apr-2021UK's soft drinks levy encourages both manufacturers and consumers for low sugar alternatives
118 year old World's Oldest Person aims to live till 120
Japan Times - 02-Jan-2021I wouldn’t suggest drinking Coke as part of your longevity diet!
High-sugar diet and shortened lifespan in fruit flies
Medical Research Council London Institute of Medical Sciences - 20-Mar-2020A new perspective on pro-longevity studies highlights purine metabolism
Good cholesterol level drops, triglycerides rise with sugary drink consumption
NHS - 27-Feb-2020Sugary drinks generally bad for health, water still the best drink
Red alert for festive hot drinks - overloaded with sugar
BBC - 03-Dec-2019Something to think about before buying drinks from high street coffee chains
Soft drinks are associated with a greater risk of death
Independent - 04-Sep-2019Artificial-sweetener drinks increase risk too, though for different reasons (but not carcinogenic)
Link between drinking more sugary drinks and risk of cancer
NHS - 11-Jul-2019No doubt a diet Coke with a large sugar doughnut has the same effect
Added sugars are one of the main causes of weight gain
Mayo Clinic - 20-Jun-2019Increasing intake of fruit and vegetable decreases the overall risk of gaining weight
Added sugar is linked to negative health effects
Harvard Health Publishing - 29-May-2019Best to limit all sources of added sugar to less than 10% of daily calories
A glass of fruit juice daily is no better than other sugary drinks
Independent - 17-May-2019Healthy fruit in fruit juices does not offset damage caused by its sugar content
Daily sugary beverage drinkers 14% more likely to die during study
NHS - 19-Mar-2019And gets worse the more you drink
Sweeteners have no impact on weight loss
Independent - 03-Jan-2019No benefit found in large meta-study, but no risk of cancer either
Sugar tax could help save countless lives
Telegraph - 09-Apr-2018Will be accusations of "nanny state" interfering in how we choose to live life.
Sugar industry hid negative health effects research
zme science - 23-Nov-2017In 1965, an industry group carried out a review to assess the health effects of sugar.
Crave Sugar? Maybe It's in Your Genes
Scientific American - 05-Feb-2017Some people are genetically attuned to crave sweet sustenance.
Fruit sugar is slow release, but not in juice
Harvard Health Publishing - 01-Mar-2016US guidelines are that no more than 10% of your calories should come from from sugar.
Shocking sugar levels in High Street hot drinks
BBC - 17-Feb-2016Some drinks contained more than 20 teaspoons of sugar.
Artificial Sweeteners May Be Dangerous To Gut Bacteria
Scientific American - 01-Apr-2015Could lead to obesity and related ailments such as diabetes.
