More than 45 countries and local jurisdictions have implemented taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages. But are these taxes effective? To find out, researchers systematically reviewed and
A picture may be worth a thousand words of warning about the dangers of sugar, according to research published on February 1 in PLOS Medicine.
The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) initiated their “Stop Big Sugar” campaign on January 10, 2022. The program has a dual faceted objective. Firstly, the
Authorities need to cut back on unhealthy food options if efforts to tackle obesity are to succeed. This is according to a new government-commissioned report
Obesity rates among infants has soared by almost 5% in only one year, new statistics reveal. Between 2019-20 and 2020-21, the number of schoolchildren who
The British Dental Association (BDA) wants junk food brands to stop sponsoring sporting events and for players to stop promoting sugary drinks, unhealthy fast food,
A high sugar diet during the breastfeeding period can delay cognitive development in infants. This is according to a new study carried out at Children’s
Information on dental health has been added to the teacher training materials for primary and secondary schools. In new information to help school leaders plan
Leading experts are calling for tighter legislation on labelling after data reveals 65% of products have the equivalent of at least two teaspoons of sugar
Printing health warnings on sugary drinks can lead to healthier beverage choices by consumers, a new study has revealed. And researchers hope this could help
The UK ranks joint second for dental conditions across Europe – despite having one of the lowest numbers of dentists per capita. In a study
Drinking one or more sugary drinks a day can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in women by nearly 20%, a new study has suggested.
