Sugary drinks

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Study suggests possible link between sugary drinks and cancer

​A study published by The BMJ today reports a possible association between higher consumption of sugary drinks and and an increased risk of cancer.

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Sugar tax slashes sugary and sports drink intake by 40%

​Almost immediately after the soda tax went into place in Philadelphia, residents were 40% less likely to drink soda every day.

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Every 10 minutes a child in England has a rotten tooth removed in hospital

​A child in England has a tooth removed in hospital every 10 minutes due to preventable tooth decay, according to data published by Public Health...

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Sugary drinks link to greater risk of death

​Adults over 45 who consume large amounts of sugary drinks may have a higher risk of dying from heart disease or other causes, compared to those who...

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Consuming sugary drinks during pregnancy may increase asthma risk in mid-childhood

​Children between the ages of seven and nine may be at greater risk for developing asthma if they consumed high amounts of fructose in early...