Common low-calorie sweetener 'erythritol' may lead to heart attacks and strokes

New Scientist - 08-Aug-2024

Research challenges erythritol's reputation as a healthy alternative to sugar

UK Party Manifestos Miss the Mark on Preventive Health Measures

BBC - 30-Jun-2024

With 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-2024

Xylitol consumption warrants caution due to potential blood clotting concerns

Artificial Sweetener in cakes and drinks may harm your gut health

The Guardian - 24-Apr-2024

Scientists link neotame to increased risk of IBS, sepsis, and more

Western diet spikes insulin and shrinks lifespan, study finds

Big Think - 30-Jan-2024

Simple, low-carb diet can promote cellular health and delay ageing

Artificial sweeteners fall short in long-term weight control, says WHO

Independent - 16-May-2023

Reducing 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-2023

More the artificial sweetener consumption, higher the risk of cardiovascular disease

The Guardian - 07-Sep-2022

Direct 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-2021

UK'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-2021

I 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-2020

A new perspective on pro-longevity studies highlights purine metabolism

Good cholesterol level drops, triglycerides rise with sugary drink consumption

NHS - 27-Feb-2020

Sugary drinks generally bad for health, water still the best drink

Red alert for festive hot drinks - overloaded with sugar

BBC - 03-Dec-2019

Something to think about before buying drinks from high street coffee chains

Soft drinks are associated with a greater risk of death

Independent - 04-Sep-2019

Artificial-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-2019

No 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-2019

Increasing 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-2019

Best 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-2019

Healthy 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-2019

And gets worse the more you drink

Sweeteners have no impact on weight loss

Independent - 03-Jan-2019

No benefit found in large meta-study, but no risk of cancer either

Sugar tax could help save countless lives

Telegraph - 09-Apr-2018

Sugar industry hid negative health effects research

zme science - 23-Nov-2017

Crave Sugar? Maybe It's in Your Genes

Scientific American - 05-Feb-2017

Fruit sugar is slow release, but not in juice

Harvard Health Publishing - 01-Mar-2016

Shocking sugar levels in High Street hot drinks

BBC - 17-Feb-2016

Artificial Sweeteners May Be Dangerous To Gut Bacteria

Scientific American - 01-Apr-2015