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Alcohol consumption in Russia almost halved since 2009 – deputy PM
The number of smokers in the population has also dropped, from 40% to 19%, according to Tatyana Golikova
Jul 24, 2024 12:23
Scientists reveal new explanation for why people are persistently hungry all the time
A study between multiple universities has revisited the link between blood sugar and appetite, and found the relationship is far more complex than previously understood, yielding new insights on how to tame persistent hunger.
Apr 18, 2021 12:58
‘Like tobacco companies’ : Coca Cola blasted for telling teens its soda is 'healthy lifestyle' choice in new study
Internal emails from Coca Cola have shown the carbonated-beverage giant is trying to change the unhealthy image of their brand by specifically targeting active teenagers.
Dec 19, 2019 23:44
Regular alcohol consumption can cut diabetes risk – study
Good news for alcohol fans as a new study suggests that those who drink three to four times a week are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than teetotalers. The catch is, however, to know what type of alcohol is good for you and consume it moderately.
Jul 29, 2017 01:05
Diet soda triples stroke & dementia risk compared to normal daily cola habit – study
Diet soft drinks might not actually be better for you, as a recent study finds drinkers face a higher risk of stroke and dementia just for the taste of the real thing.
Apr 21, 2017 04:06
No proof diet drinks help in losing weight – study
There is no evidence that sugar-free drinks can help fight obesity, according to researchers, who also argue that artificially-sweetened beverages should not be promoted as part of a healthy diet, as they may be a risk factor for chronic diseases.
Jan 4, 2017 14:22
Is alcoholism in your DNA? Pill could suppress genetic craving for drink
A pill to stop people craving alcohol may be just around the corner after scientists identified a gene that makes people more likely to fancy a drink.
Nov 29, 2016 14:33
Sweet deal? Sugar industry blamed fat in fake studies – study
The sugar industry paid Harvard researchers in the 1960s to bury research linking sugar intake to heart disease and to instead make fat the culprit, according to a study of archival documents.
Sep 13, 2016 02:25
Sweet surrender: UK plans to fight child obesity with soft drinks sugar tax
The British government has announced plans to impose a sugar tax on soft drinks companies and invest the funds raised into health and sports projects for schoolchildren.
Aug 19, 2016 09:41
Pepsi putting aspartame back into diet drinks 1yr after removing controversial sweetener
PepsiCo is reintroducing aspartame into some of its diet drinks - a year after after they removed the artificial sweetener as part of a marketing move over health concerns.
Jun 27, 2016 17:07