Sugary drinks and health

The consumption of sugary drinks is linked to 9.8% of new cases of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) annually, contributing to approximately 2.2m cases worldwide. These beverages are also linked to 1.2m new cardiovascular disease (CVD) cases each year, or 3.1% of the global total, according to a study published in Nature Medicine. The researchers analysed […]

Exercise can’t undo the heart risks of sugary drinks, study finds

knowridge.com - 09/Feb 02:55

A new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that regular physical activity does not cancel out the harmful effects of...

High sodium intake contributes to chronic disease burden in the Caribbean

kaieteurnewsonline.com - 17/Feb 11:05

Kaieteur News – A new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reveals that sodium/salt consumption levels in the Caribbean are twice...

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times of india - 18/Feb 15:24

Consuming food from plastic takeout containers may significantly increase the risk of heart disease, as found by a new study conducted by Chinese...

Use of Secondary CVD Prevention Medications Low in Most Countries

drugs.com - 12/Feb 16:02

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 -- Use of secondary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention medications has improved little over time, according to a study...

Doctors speaking the patient's language linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk

news.medical.net - 21/Feb 19:28

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drugs.com - 20/Feb 17:05

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drugs.com - 10/Feb 16:02

MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 -- Twin pregnancies have increased risks for cardiovascular disease (CVD) readmissions in the first year postpartum, even in the...

Sisters of Those With Adverse Pregnancy Outcome Also Have Increased CVD Risk

drugs.com - 21/Feb 16:02

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