News articles tagged with 'beverage'
Japanese scientists use alcoholic drinks to induce superconductivity
— 7 Mar 2011 17:10 | TechnologyJapanese researchers have been immersing iron-based compounds in hot alcoholic beverages such as red wine, sake and shochu to induce superconductivity…
Sugar-sweetened drinks associated with higher blood pressure
— 1 Mar 2011 17:12 | HealthSoda and other sugar-sweetened beverages such as fruit drinks are associated with higher blood pressure levels in adults, researchers report in Hypertension: Journal of the American…
Soda taxes: Weight loss benefit linked to household income
— 14 Dec 2010 19:36 | HealthImposing higher taxes on sodas and other sweetened drinks may generate a lot of money - but would lead to only minimal weight loss among most people and would have no effect on weight…
Fructose-rich beverages associated with increased risk of gout in women
— 11 Nov 2010 12:05 | HealthConsumption of fructose-rich beverages, such as sugar-sweetened sodas and orange juice is associated with an increased risk of gout among women, although their contribution to the risk…
High-calorie beverages still widely available in elementary schools
— 2 Nov 2010 15:22 | HealthHigh-calorie beverages not allowed by national guidelines are still available in a majority of U.S. elementary schools, according to a report posted online today that will appear in…
Sodas, other sugary beverages linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome
— 28 Oct 2010 15:27 | HealthA new study has found that regular consumption of soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a clear and consistently greater risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2…
Substantial consumption of fluoride increases chance of mild fluorosis
— 26 Oct 2010 12:20 | HealthYoung children who consume substantial amounts of fluoride through infant formula and other beverages mixed with fluoridated water or by swallowing fluoride toothpaste have an increased…
Flow of empty calories into children's food supply must be reduced
— 1 Oct 2010 12:33 | HealthWith over 23 million children and adolescents in the US overweight or obese, the risks for many chronic diseases continue to increase. An article in the October issue of the Journal…
Sugary sports drinks mistakenly associated with being healthy, say UTHealth researchers
— 28 Sep 2010 14:27 | HealthChildren who practice healthy lifestyle habits such as eating fruits and vegetables and engaging in physical activity may be negatively impacting their health because they tend to consume…
Children who eat vended snack foods face chronic health problems, poor diet
— 3 Sep 2010 12:46 | HealthSchool children who consume foods purchased in vending machines are more likely to develop poor diet quality - and that may be associated with being overweight, obese or at risk for…