Posts Tagged ‘sugar warning’
New study links fizzy drinks to elevated cardiovascular disease risk in women
A new study suggests that women who consume fizzy drinks on a daily basis are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. Research carried out by the American Heart Association revealed that women who drink one or more fizzy drinks per day are 20% more likely to experience symptoms of cardiovascular disease. Women who consume any […]
UK charity accuses food manufacturers of pushing sugary products during lockdown
UK charity, Action on Sugar, has accused manufacturers of capitalising on the Covid-19 outbreak by pushing sugary foods and drinks during lockdown. Katharine Jenner, campaign director and nutritionist, has warned that standards of oral health will suffer as a result of the crisis, with many people tempted to grab quick and easy snacks while working […]
New study raises concerns over sugar content of teething gels
A new study has raised concerns over the contents of teething gels designed for babies and toddlers. Researchers from Public Health Wales discovered that many of the most popular products on the market contain potentially hazardous ingredients, including sugar (sucrose), alcohol, and lidocaine. Of 14 products that were analysed, 2 contained sucrose, and 6 contained […]
Pontypool dentist issues warnings to parents
A dentist from Pontypool has issued parents with a warning over the impact of sugary and fizzy drinks, after seeing babies and young children with extensive decay. Lauren Harrhy said that there have been major improvements in children’s dental health in Wales in recent years, but stressed that decay is still commonplace. This is largely […]
Dentists issue sugar warning, as autumnal drinks hit coffee shop menus
Dentists have once again issued a sugar warning after it was revealed that many popular autumnal drinks, which appear on menus at this time of year, contain more than the recommended daily sugar intake. Researchers discovered that some drinks on offer at chains like Costa and Starbucks contain up to 13 teaspoons of sugar. This […]
