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Scientists find a way to reduce sugar in drinks

Research has shown that increasing the pH level of water could help tackle obesity and health problems caused by high sugar content in drinks. Scientists at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have been working with University of Sheffield, Innovate UK and WET Group Ltd to find a way to create drinks that do not need […]

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Very hot tea increases the risk for esophageal cancer

Very hot tea can promote the development of esophageal cancer: Who regularly drink more than 0.7 liters of tea at a temperature of at least 60 degrees, suffer a significantly increased risk for squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus. This was the result of a study headed by Farhad Islami of Tehran University of Medical […]

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PepsiCo joins Coca-Cola in exploring cannabis drinks

PepsiCo on Tuesday joined the growing list of big companies to confirm potential interest in making drinks with cannabis. Hugh Johnston, chief financial officer of the soda and snacks giant, acknowledged the company’s interest in an interview with CNBC. “We will look at it very critically,” Johnston said of cannabis on an interview with CNBC. […]

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UK mulls ban on sale of energy drinks to kids

Britain’s government launched a public consultation Thursday over plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to young people, as it grapples with some of Western Europe’s worst child obesity rates. Prime Minister Theresa May wants to prevent retailers from selling popular energy drinks, such as Red Bull, Monster and Relentless, to children because of […]

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Chocolate milk boosts exercise recovery MORE THAN sports drinks

Chocolate milk boosts exercise recovery MORE THAN sports drinks, study finds Allows athletes to exercise for six minutes longer than sports drink without tiring Also improves exercisers’ heart rates and lactic-acid levels, which causes cramp Chocolate milk contains carbohydrates, proteins, fats and electrolytes Researcher says it is a ‘low-cost, delicious and palatable option for recovery’ […]