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WHO wants higher taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks
The WHO believes tax hikes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks could prevent 50 million premature deaths over the next half-century.
Consumer groups launch petition to ban aspartame in Europe
This follows the classification of aspartame, a common sweetener, as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” by the World Health Organization.
Reduced sugar intake in early life linked to lower risk of disease
Limiting sugar intake from conception through early childhood was linked to lower risks of type 2 diabetes and hypertension, a new study found.
Sugary drink intake up 23% globally since 1990, study finds
Global intake of sugar-sweetened beverages has risen alongside child obesity in recent decades, with the highest consumption levels in Latin America and the Middle East and North Africa.
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Danish groups call for ban on energy drink sales to protect youngsters
Young people should be banned from buying drinks with high levels of caffeine, say health and consumer groups in Denmark.
UK sugar tax slashed children's added sugar intake by half
Many soft drink manufacturers reformulated their products after the tax was announced in 2016, helping to reduce kids’ added sugar consumption over the next three years.
New report warns that the price of basic foods could soar by 2030
The price of olive oil and baked beans, among other basic products, could dramatically rise over the next few years, according to new research by the online shopping platform BravoVoucher.
What is the sugar scandal hitting Nestlé and what happens now?
A new investigation found that one portion of Nestlé cereal for six-months-old babies contained around a cube and a half of sugar per serving.
World has less than 68 days of sugar in stockpiles due to El Nino
Dry El Nino weather patterns have led sugar prices to more than double.
This ‘digital bakery’ 3D prints sweets and chocolates in any shape
Clients can custom-order sweets and chocolates in any shape: from cartoon characters to superheroes.
Aspartame has been linked to cancer. Which products use the sweetener?
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified aspartame as a "possible" cause of cancer.
Cyprus reveals secret of ancient sweet spoons and fruit treats
Grapes, bitter oranges, walnuts and even eggplants - there's something for everyone. Nikki Agathocleous runs a firm in the Cypriot village of Agros that makes 'sweet spoons' from Middle Age recipes.
Dragibus: The 50-year-old French sweet still clings onto its secrets
It’s France’s best-selling sweet and like Coca-Cola, the secret behind its taste(s) remains a closely guarded secret. Which is uniquely frustrating...
WHO warns against long-term health risks of artificial sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners won’t help with weight loss and may raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease and death, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
Food costs are still rising. Where in Europe is being hit the worst?
While rates of inflation are slowly falling, the price of food in Europe is still rising. These are the countries bearing the worst of the costs.
Hibernating bears could hold key to treating diabetes in humans
How do hibernating bears stay healthy? New research is exploring what humans can learn from them to treat diabetes.