UK imposes sugar tax on milkshakes and drinks to combat obesity
LONDON: The United Kingdom has revealed initiatives to address increasing obesity levels implementing a sugar levy, on milkshakes, pre-packaged milk drinks and various other sugary drinks. The regulation indicates that sugar content will vary from 5 grams to 4.5 grams, per 100 milliliters, in the permitted grades of non-alcoholic drinks.
Sugary drinks linked to higher depression risk in women
NEW YORK: Added sugars in soft drinks do more than impact weight and blood sugar. They are also tied to lower mental health, particularly among women, new research has found. The connection seems to be mediated via the gut, in which case sweetened beverages have been shown to alter the
