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A study analyzed 250 top-grossing US movies from 1994-2018, comparing the nutritional quality of food and beverage depictions to dietary guidelines. The findings indicate that movie foods often exceed recommended levels of calories, added sugars, and saturated fats.
Researchers found that displaying PAE labels alongside the Healthier Choice Symbol reduced its effectiveness in encouraging consumers to buy healthier options. The Healthier Choice Symbol alone led to a 5% increase in purchasing healthier products, but combining it with PAE labels had little impact.
A new study found that nearly half of popular kid influencers' videos promoted unhealthy food brands, with fast food and candy being the most featured. The researchers urge stronger regulations to protect children's health.
Research from the American College of Cardiology found that high consumption of both sugary and artificially sweetened drinks is associated with a higher risk of heart disease. The study analyzed data from over 104,000 participants and found that consuming either type of beverage increased the risk of cardiovascular disease.
A 12-week exercise regimen improved physical fitness in active-duty airmen, with added benefits from consuming a nutrient-enriched beverage. The study found significant gains in strength, endurance, mobility, and stability, as well as enhanced cognitive function, including better episodic memory and fluid intelligence.
A randomized controlled trial found that restricting merchandising of unhealthy products in stores reduced the purchase of sugar sweetened drinks and confectionery by 2.8%, resulting in a reduction of free sugar purchased from food and drinks by 2.8%. Despite these reductions, business performance was unaffected.
The percentage of children and adults consuming high amounts of sugary beverages decreased significantly between 2003 and 2016. Notably, certain subgroups, including older adults and non-Mexican Hispanic adults, showed little to no improvement in their consumption habits.
A study found a decline in purchases of foods with caloric sugars, but an increase in those with both caloric and nonnutritive sweeteners. Purchases of beverages with nonnutritive sweeteners grew significantly, particularly among households with children.
Two studies find that targeted taxes on sweetened beverages and strengthened nutritional standards in schools significantly reduce the purchase of these drinks among low-income children. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act also reduces childhood obesity risk among those living in poverty.
A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that excessive sugar consumption is associated with increased fat stores around the heart and abdomen. The researchers analyzed data from a cohort study and found that higher intakes of sugary drinks and added sugar were related to greater fat stores.
A new report from the Rudd Center found that beverage companies continued to target Black and Hispanic youth with TV ads for soda, sports drinks, and other sugary drinks in 2018. The report documents a 26% increase in ad spending compared to 2013, with $586 million spent on regular soda and soda brands alone.
A study of over 20 research studies found that sugary drink warnings lead to statistically significant reductions in sugary drink purchases. The analysis suggests that these warnings help consumers better understand products' healthfulness and encourage healthier choices about what drinks to buy.
A large-scale California study found that drinking one or more sugary beverages daily increases the likelihood of cardiovascular disease in women. The research also revealed significant differences in cardiovascular risk based on the type of sugary drink consumed.
Researchers discovered how to make bottles empty faster by studying bubble dynamics, which reveals key parameters such as liquid film thickness and rise velocity. The study also identifies two distinct bottle-emptying modes and a critical angle of inclination that maximizes the emptying time.
At high altitudes, the researchers observed increased foam production from soda eruptions caused by Mentos candies. However, this effect cannot be explained solely by gas laws. The team suggests that a unique balance between bubble size and number of bubble sites on the candy may contribute to excellent fountains.
A new Yale study suggests that consuming low-calorie sweeteners with carbohydrates impairs metabolism. The research challenges the 'uncoupling hypothesis' and instead finds that sucralose can cause problematic metabolic responses when paired with carbs.
A recent study found that artificial sweeteners like sucralose can negatively impact insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism when consumed with carbohydrates. The researchers believe this is due to the gut generating inaccurate messages about calorie availability, which can lead to negative effects on brain function and body response.
A new study found that middle-aged and older adults who consumed sugary beverages daily had a higher risk of developing abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels compared to those who rarely drank them. The study suggests that limiting sugary drink intake may help maintain healthier blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Researchers found that 39% of Philadelphians and 34% of surrounding city residents drank fewer sugar-sweetened beverages a year after the tax was implemented. However, this reduction was not statistically significant, with only three fewer sugary beverages consumed per month.
Researchers found a small mortality benefit for continuing mammography screening in women between 70-74 years old, but no benefit for those over 75. Women who continued screening were less likely to receive aggressive therapies for breast cancer.
A study of beverage sales in Cook County, Illinois, found that purchases of taxed beverages decreased by 21%, even after cross-border shopping adjustments. The tax was most effective on larger-volume purchases, with a price elasticity of -0.8.
Two studies found that soft drink taxation and labeling laws led to a decrease in beverage purchases high in sugar, sodium and saturated fat. In Chile, front-of-packaging warning labels reduced consumption by 22.8mL per capita per day, while the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy increased prices by 31% and resulted in significant reductions...
A cohort simulation model found that Mexico's sugar-sweetened beverage tax will prevent 239,900 cases of obesity and save $6.88 in healthcare costs for every dollar spent on implementation. Doubling the tax would also bring benefits, including a gain of 92,100 quality-adjusted life-years.
Labelling menus with calorie content led to a small immediate decrease in average calories purchased, but this reduction was followed by a gradual weekly increase over the next year. The study suggests that calorie labelling alone may not be enough to make sustainable reductions in calorie intake in fast food restaurants.
New studies from George Mason University found that young drinkers underestimates alcohol content in Four Loko, even with new labels, and experienced dangerous effects such as blacking out or vomiting. The studies suggest that limiting the alcohol content of these beverages could help reduce their harmful effects on young people.
A new pilot study led by Boston University School of Public Health found that a youth empowerment program targeting one dietary behavior - replacing sugar-sweetened beverages with water - could prevent obesity risk among youths. The program, which had Worchester youths create their own narratives about reducing sugary drink consumption...
A Northwestern University study found that 80% of Americans' calorie consumption comes from store-bought foods, highlighting the need for healthier options. The food supply plays a central role in obesity and cardiovascular disease development.
A large French study suggests that high sugary drink consumption may contribute to an increased risk of cancer. The researchers found a strong association between daily consumption of sugary drinks and breast cancer, as well as overall cancer risk.
Cornell University has received a $1.8 million grant from the USDA to develop active packaging materials that reduce preservatives in foods, minimizing food waste. Researchers will also explore cold processes for producing nutritious juices and beverages with reduced energy consumption.
A 10% tax on sugary drinks has cut purchases and consumption by an average of 10%, according to a major review. The review analyzed data from four US cities and two European regions, finding that taxes resulted in decreased sales and purchasing of taxed beverages.
A recent study by Penn Medicine researchers found that Philadelphia's beverage tax led to a 38% drop in sales of sugary drinks, with nearly 1 billion fewer ounces consumed. The tax also generated revenue for education programs, supporting universal pre-K and community schools.
A study analyzing Philadelphia's implementation of a 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages found it led to increased prices and significant declines in sales. The tax also prompted increases in purchases from neighboring areas.
A study found that Coca-Cola's contracts allow the company to 'quash' health research findings at public universities. The researchers argue that this suppresses critical health information and contravenes the company's commitment to transparent support for science.
An international team of anthropologists discovered a ancient ritual bundle in southwestern Bolivia containing multiple psychoactive substances, including cocaine, DMT, and ayahuasca. The researchers believe the shaman who owned this pouch consumed multiple plants simultaneously to produce different effects or extend their hallucinations.
A new study finds that kids and teens who consume low-calorie sweetened beverages take in about 200 extra calories on a given day compared to those who drink water. The study also shows that these youth tend to consume more calories from added sugars compared to water consumers.
This study found that drinking water is associated with reduced calorie intake from sugary beverages. Not drinking water was linked to consuming an average of 93 extra calories and 4.5% more sugar among participants aged 2-19, with variations by age and racial/ethnic groups.
A new study by economists at UC Berkeley found that soda sales dropped an average of 10-20% in the three months after the election, even before prices went up. The results suggest that education and social norms played a significant role in changing drinking habits.
A new report by University of Toronto researchers evaluates Canada's largest food and beverage companies based on their policies and commitments to sell healthier products. While many companies are making meaningful efforts to reduce sodium, sugar, and saturated fat in products, there is significant variability among them.
A large long-term study found that higher consumption of sugary beverages is linked to a greater risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. Replacing sugary drinks with artificially sweetened beverages can lower the risk of early death, but excessive ASB consumption may increase mortality risk.
A new study published in Circulation Journal Report found that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. Replacing sugary drinks with artificially sweetened drinks may also pose a risk, particularly for women.
A UCSF study reveals that soft drink companies copied tobacco's playbook to attract young users. The research found that executives from R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris used similar strategies to promote sweetened beverages, including child-focused marketing tactics and flavors, after selling their tobacco brands.
A study of 81,714 postmenopausal women found that drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with a higher risk of stroke, especially small artery strokes. The research highlights the potential health risks of artificially sweetened beverages and recommends limiting their use.
A study of 3003 African-American adults found that consuming a pattern of soda, sweetened fruit drinks, and water was associated with a higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease. The researchers were surprised to see that water as part of this beverage pattern was linked to a higher risk of CKD.
A New Zealand study suggests that sugary drinks contribute to an obesogenic environment, leading people to make unhealthy food choices. The researchers recommend implementing a sugar tax to encourage industry reformulation and individual responsibility for healthy consumption.
A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that digital marketing of energy drinks was more persuasive with young adults than other marketing methods. The study showed that engagement with digital marketing increased energy drink usage among participants.
A US study of over 20,000 adult vapers found that non-tobacco flavors, especially fruit-based ones, are increasingly preferred to tobacco flavors. This shift is contributing to tobacco harm reduction.
A new study reveals that Chile's sugar tax led to a significant decrease in the purchase volume of sugary soft drinks, particularly among high socioeconomic groups. However, the reduction was statistically insignificant for low-income groups, suggesting that further evaluations are needed to address socioeconomic inequalities.
Researchers found graphic warning labels reduced sugary beverage purchases, while text labels and calorie information had no effect. The study suggests graphic warning labels can empower consumers with salient information to make healthier choices.
A consensus among 22 nutrition researchers is that sugar-sweetened beverages increase cardiometabolic risk factors compared to equal amounts of starch. The paper also suggests that aspartame does not promote weight gain and consumption of polyunsaturated fats lowers disease risk when compared to saturated fats.
A Drexel University study found that Philadelphians were 40% less likely to drink sugary soda and 60% less likely to drink energy drinks daily after the city's soda tax was implemented. In contrast, bottled water consumption increased by 58%.
A University of Waterloo study found that mandatory nutrition policies in Ontario reduced sugar-sweetened beverage consumption by 16% compared to Alberta. The study suggests that schools alone may not be enough to curb adolescents' intake of sugary drinks, highlighting the need for broader environmental changes.
A new study finds that top sports leagues heavily promote unhealthy food and beverage sponsors, contributing to the escalating obesity epidemic among children and adolescents. The researchers analyzed Nielsen statistics and found that over three-quarters of promoted foods failed to meet minimal nutrition standards.
A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that the CUSFTA led to an increase in caloric availability of approximately 170 kilocalories per person per day in Canada. This rise coincided with a US$1.82 billion increase in US investment in the Canadian food and beverage industry.
Adults who consume large amounts of sugary beverages have a higher risk of dying from heart disease or other causes compared to those who drink fewer sugary drinks. The study found a graded association between consuming more sugary beverages and an increased risk of death, with those in the top 25% having twice the risk as those in the...
A new study from the University of Maryland School of Public Health found that kids who easily identified international food logos preferred them over local options. The research team gathered data from 2422 children in six countries, showing a strong association between logo recognition and junk food preferences.
A new study by Ohio State University found that adults waste significantly less food when preparing their own meals versus consuming pre-packaged, boxed lunches. In the study, participants who cooked their own meals averaged only 3.5% of plate waste compared to 40% in a lab setting.
A recent study published in Epidemiology found that high intake of sugary drinks is associated with lower fertility rates. The researchers analyzed data from 3,828 women and their male partners, finding that consuming at least one soda per day reduced female fecundability by 25% and male fecundability by 33%.
Researchers found that emotionally charged pictures alter people's behavior, increasing consumption, while emotive words do not. The study tested the effect of images versus words on behavior, including their duration, and found nearly invisible images had the same effect as clearly noticeable ones.
Research found that consuming high amounts of fructose during pregnancy and early childhood increases the risk of developing asthma in mid-childhood. Mothers who drank a lot of sugar-sweetened beverages while pregnant were more likely to have children with asthma.
Regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages like soda and juice is associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. A review of 36 studies found that frequent intake of these beverages contributes to the onset of cardiometabolic diseases, including high blood pressure and heart disease.