Archive for the ‘Sugar’ Category
1 in 3 UK children consumes at least one energy drink per week
A third of UK children are consuming at least one energy drink per week, new research suggests. A study commissioned by the Department of Health and Social care revealed that 1 in 3 children, mostly young teenagers, drink energy drinks regularly. Some are consuming energy drinks daily despite the fact that many stores have banned […]
New study suggests chewing sugar-free gum can reduce premature birth risk
A new study suggests that chewing sugar-free gum during pregnancy can reduce the risk of giving birth prematurely. A US research team investigated the impact of chewing gum containing xylitol on a group of pregnant women in Malawi. The women were asked to chew sugar-free gum for 20 minutes per day. The researchers discovered that […]
Dentists raise concerns over sugar-laden festive drinks
Dentists have raised concerns over the sugar content of popular festive drinks, as studies suggest that some products contain over 15 cubes of sugar per serving. As Christmas draws closer, crowds are flocking to high street cafes and coffee shops to snap up seasonal treats and festive exclusives. While the festive season is traditionally associated […]
The truth behind sugar-laden festive drinks: the UK’s worst offenders revealed
The countdown to Christmas is on and many people have already been sampling festive treats, including seasonal hot drinks at their favourite cafes and coffee shops. New research suggests that many of the UK’s favourite festive hot drinks are laden with sugar, with some containing far more than fizzy pop and energy drinks. The worst […]
Campaigners claim babies could become addicted to sugary snacks
A new report compiled by the campaign group Action on Sugar claims that babies and toddlers could become addicted to sugary snacks. Researchers from the group found that out of 73 products, 37% would have a red label for sugar content. All of the products analysed by the team had health claims on the packaging, […]
UK tops the list for new sugar-free product launches
The UK has topped the list for new sugar-free product launches, according to new data from Mintel. Researchers discovered that there have been more new sugar-free products launched in the UK than any other European country. In the UK, 15% of new products are sugar-free compared to 13% in Germany, 10% in France and 9% […]
Midlands dentist calls for Cheshire and Staffordshire schools to take tooth decay seriously
A dentist who works across Cheshire, Staffordshire and parts of the Midlands has called for schools to take tooth decay seriously. Dr Jatinder Ubhi said that schools can play an incredibly positive role in encouraging pupils to adopt healthy habits and reduce their risks of developing dental issues. Sugar consumption is the most significant cause […]
Dental health campaign that is keeping Stoke smiling set to expand to other parts of the UK
An innovative dental health campaign, which has kept Stoke smiling since 2018 is set to be rolled out to other parts of the UK. The ‘KeepStokeSmiling’ scheme was launched in 2018 with the aim of reducing rates of decay and encouraging people to adopt healthy lifestyle habits. Building on the success of the awareness campaign […]
Dentists share tips to protect pearly whites this Easter
Easter is fast approaching and for many, the highlight of the weekend will be unwrapping shiny foil to reveal decadent chocolate eggs. While it’s wonderful to be able to treat ourselves once in a while, dentists are encouraging the public to take good care of their teeth and gums this Easter. The team from Portman […]
New Zealand Dental Association calls for sugar tax following success in the UK
Representatives from the New Zealand Dental Association have called for the introduction of a sugar tax following successes in the UK. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge revealed that sugar consumption from fizzy drinks has decreased by 10 percent in the UK since the levy on sugary drinks was enforced […]
