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8 May 2013

Xrr6gv2t-1367821102 — Drinking one can of soft drink a day is linked to a 20% increase in the risk of developing diabetes. Damien Ayers

A soda a day keeps the doctor in pay: soft drinks and diabetes

By Bruce Neal, George Institute for Global Health

Recent research linking soft drinks to type 2 diabetes reminds us, once again, that we are what we put in our mouths. This large study from Europe found drinking a 12 ounce (about 355 ml) can of soft…

20 June 2012

F8rqwd2t-1339729790 — The mayor of New York wants to restrict the serving size of sugar-sweetened drinks in the city. Aidan/Flickr

Smaller drink sizes mean better health: lessons from New York City

By Margaret Allman-Farinelli

New York City’s mayor has taken issue with “super-sized” serves of sugar-sweetened drinks and is proposing a limit on their serving size to a maximum 16 fluid oz (500 millilitres) at fast food outlets…

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30 January 2013

Study supports calls for soft drink health warning

By Charis Palmer, The Conversation

Soft drink health warnings should include advice on the risk of tooth decay, say researchers from the University of Adelaide…

17 January 2013

Call for policymakers to consider genetic link to soft drink consumption

By Charis Palmer, The Conversation

Policymakers should understand the urge to drink soft drinks is genetically determined, rather than being solely a lifestyle…

19 October 2012

Study reveals Australian children overdosing on sugar

By Charis Palmer, The Conversation

More than half of young Australians are consuming too much sugar, according to a new study from researchers at the University…

19 September 2012

Plain packaging for junk food? Health experts call for govt intervention

By Charis Palmer, The Conversation

Australia should consider a healthy food rebate, tax on sugary drinks, and regulated portion sizes argue health experts…

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3 April 2012

Consumption of soft drinks linked to future health problems

University of Sydney

High consumption of sugar-laden soft drinks during adolescence increases the risk of heart disease later in life. Scientists…

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A soda a day keeps the doctor in pay: soft drinks and diabetes

Smaller drink sizes mean better health: lessons from New York City

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Study supports calls for soft drink health warning

Call for policymakers to consider genetic link to soft drink consumption

Study reveals Australian children overdosing on sugar

Plain packaging for junk food? Health experts call for govt intervention

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Consumption of soft drinks linked to future health problems

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