It might taste soda-licious, but your favorite bubbly beverage comes with a price. Doctors have long warned that guzzling sugar-packed, calorie-loaded drinks on a regular basis can lead to problems like bad teeth and bulging waistlines. But drinking too much soda can also lead to an excruciatingly painful medical condition that sometimes requires surgery to … Read more
No sugarcoating this deflating news. New research in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives is raising concerns about sucralose — a widely used artificial sweetener sold under the brand name Splenda — suggesting it may negatively affect male fertility. New research suggests sucralose — a widely used artificial sweetener — may negatively impact male fertility. Laurentiu … Read more
They’re colorful, crunchy — and packed with junk. A new study suggests that many kid-friendly breakfast cereals are slipping in nutritional value, with more fat, sugar and sodium sneaking into every spoonful. Researchers say the shift may be feeding America’s obesity crisis, which now affects 1 in 5 children and adolescents nationwide. Studies have shown … Read more
Heeding the call to ban artificial ingredients by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., PepsiCo isn’t wasting any time getting started. Ramon Laguarta, PepsiCo Inc. chair and chief executive officer, said in an April 24 conference call that the company will reduce artificial ingredients and has already begun doing so, as Food Business News reported. … Read more
You had me at yellow. Americans, on average, eat nearly 27 pounds of fresh bananas each year, making the elongated berry the most commonly consumed fresh fruit in the US. There are many reasons to go bananas for bananas — they are a great source of potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure, they contain fiber, … Read more
Ozempic who? Nearly 10 years ago, Norma Lyons was 40 pounds overweight and considered tortilla a major food group when her doctor broke the news that she was prediabetic. Unwilling to take medication, the now 60-year-old mother of three was determined to reverse the condition on her own — and she did, transforming her diet … Read more
May-December flings are all the rage. According to reported dating trends and a flurry of TikTok chatter, Gen Z is warming to the idea that age is just a number — at least, when the vibes are right. “I totally get why Chelsea was with Rick and chose him over Saxon,” an 18-year-old named Olivia … Read more
Hormbles Chormbles may sound like gibberish, but this new kind of candy bar actually “makes sense.” The brand’s slogan, “Make Candy Make Sense,” suggests a guilt-free alternative to a world full of sugar. Each bar of chocolate contains 10g of protein, 0g sugar, and just 100 calories. Hormbles Chormbles is a guilt-free alternative in a … Read more
Step aside, stevia — there’s a new natural sweetener sneaking into the smoothies of the health-conscious. This South American superfruit — once prized by ancient civilizations — has yellow-to-orange flesh and boasts flavors resembling sweet potato, caramel and maple syrup. In the Andean valley of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador — where it originates — it’s … Read more
What the heart wants, the brain wants too. A nutrient-rich diet is crucial for heart, vascular and brain health, as about 25% of our blood supply goes to our brain. Eating foods high in saturated fats and refined carbohydrates — especially ultra-processed fare — can damage blood vessels in the brain, increasing the risk of … Read more
Not all zero-calorie sugar substitutes are as sweet as they might seem. New research suggests that sucralose — one of the most popular artificial sweeteners on the market — messes with a brain region responsible for controlling hunger, particularly in people with obesity. The finding raises new questions about whether sugar alternatives, used by around … Read more
Bye-bye, sugar high. A new study suggests drinking soda may be even worse for the body than previously thought. A team of scientists from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research has found that regularly consuming sweet drinks like sodas and flavored teas triggers a troubling adaptation in the body, effectively causing the intestines to prioritize … Read more
A landscaper-turned-OnlyFans-entertainer who rolled a provocative billboard through one of Sydney’s wealthiest suburbs this week has revealed some of the backlash she has experienced following the stunt. Shianne Foxx paid $2,000 to have a truck drive around with her picture on the side with the message: “Are you rich, old and lonely? I’m looking for … Read more
From “Eight Men Out” to “Field of Dreams,” baseball movies are usually enraptured by the past. Steeped in traditions, these films celebrate homespun heroes whose anything-is-possible journeys toward a championship elevate our spirits. But two baseball movies from the last 20 years had something else on their minds that would alter how the sport was … Read more
By now, Ora Larson recognizes what’s happening. “It feels like you’re shaking inside,” she said. “I’m speeded up. I’m anxious.” If someone asks whether she would like a salad for lunch, she doesn’t know how to respond. She has had several such episodes this year, and they seem to be coming more frequently. “She stares … Read more
Oh, sugar! For as unpolished as Georgia’s offense played in the Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame on Thursday, the least graceful handoff of the evening occurred only after the Bulldogs were back in the locker room, scratching their heads and asking what went wrong. And while the Fighting Irish’s 23-10 victory in the College Football … Read more
Perhaps Parker Jones didn’t deserve this perp walk in a 13-point loss. ESPN drew criticism for singling out and focusing its cameras late in the fourth quarter on Georgia’s redshirt sophomore cornerback, who earned a penalty for colliding with a referee during the Bulldogs’ 23-10 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal … Read more
All eyes were on ESPN on Thursday as the Sugar Bowl took place a little more than 24 hours after an ISIS-inspired terrorist created mayhem on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that left 14 people dead and injured dozens more. But noticeably absent from the pregame broadcast on the main network was the national anthem … Read more
What a buzzkill. Champagne, sparkling wines and fizzy cocktails are all the rage on New Year’s Eve, but these bubbly beverages could turn your pearly whites into damaged, discolored, tender teeth. The phenomenon — known as “prosecco teeth” or “prosecco smile” — threatens to ruin your new year with a trip to the dentist. “Among … Read more
He has yet to come up triple hearts in life. Hitting the jackpot would seemingly raise one’s value on the romantic marketplace. However, a Colorado gambling influencer who won a million dollars playing the Las Vegas slots claims that’s not the case — because most of his female prospects just want a “sugar daddy.” “It’s … Read more