Day: August 22, 2023

A new study has found an increased risk of liver cancer and chronic liver disease deaths among women who consumed sugar-sweetened beverages on a daily basis. The study in JAMA followed 100,000 postmenopausal women for over 20 years. 207 women developed liver cancer and 148 died from chronic liver disease over this period. The study reported that 6.8% of women who consumed one or more...

Physical activity does not have to be vigorous or done for long periods in order to improve your health. Walking just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost your immune system. It can also reduce your risk of developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers.    

Guideline on Diet Coke ingredient by consultants tied to industry is ‘obvious conflict of interest’ and ‘not credible’, report says In May, the World Health Organization issued an alarming report that declared widely used non-sugar sweeteners like aspartame are likely ineffective for weight loss, and long term consumption may increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and...