News tagged with sweetener
'Diet' drinks linked to risk of premature birth
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study of pregnant women in Denmark has found an association between daily consumption of soft drinks containing artificial sweeteners and the risk of premature delivery.
Jul 28, 2010 |
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How sweet it is: Why your taste cells love sugar so much
A new research study dramatically increases knowledge of how taste cells detect sugars, a key step in developing strategies to limit overconsumption. Scientists from the Monell Center and collaborators have ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Mar 07, 2011 |
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A (nano-) window that washes itself?
A coating on windows or solar panels that repels grime and dirt? Expanded battery storage capacities for the next electric car? New Tel Aviv University research, just published in Nature Nanotechnology, detail ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Dec 03, 2009 |
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Inside a plant's pharma factory
A newly discovered enzyme brings scientists one step closer to understanding how plants manufacture a molecule with potent medicinal properties.
Mar 30, 2012 |
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Energy drinks work -- in mysterious ways
Runners clutching bottles of energy drink are a common sight, and it has long been known that sugary drinks and sweets can significantly improve athletes' performance in endurance events. The question is how?
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Apr 15, 2009 |
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Got a decision to make? Get some sugar in your system: study
If you're about to try to negotiate a pay rise, it might be a good idea to have a sugary drink beforehand, according to a study published this week in Psychological Science.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 30, 2010 |
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Artificial sweetener leaves lingering aftertaste in the environment
(PhysOrg.com) -- Recently, the global use of artificial sweeteners in foods has dramatically increased. A new study led by Cesar Torres, and Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown – researchers at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State ...
Jun 21, 2011 |
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What makes fructose fattening? Researchers find some answers in the brain
The dietary concerns of too much fructose is well documented. High-fructose corn syrup has become the sweetener most commonly added to processed foods. Many dietary experts believe this increase directly correlates to the ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Feb 09, 2011 |
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Drinking 100-Percent Juice Might Not Lead to Teen Overweight
Although some studies have linked drinking 100 percent juice to excess weight in young children, this might not be the case for teenagers, a new study suggests.
Feb 26, 2010 |
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Higher amounts of added sugars increase heart disease risk factors
Added sugars in processed foods and beverages may increase cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to a study by Emory University researchers.
Apr 20, 2010 |
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Sweet future: Fluctuating blood glucose levels may affect decision making
Would you choose to receive a small amount of money today or a larger sum next month? We know that it is worth it to wait longer for a larger reward, but sometimes the temptation for the smaller, immediate reward becomes ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 25, 2010 |
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Artificial sweeteners, without the aftertaste: Scientists find bitter-blocking ingredient
Researchers have discovered a chemical that specifically blocks people's ability to detect the bitter aftertaste that comes with artificial sweeteners such as saccharin. The key is a molecule known only as GIV3727 that specifically ...
May 27, 2010 |
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New research: Sugar substitutes help reduce caloric intake without overeating or hunger
A new study published in the August 2010 journal, Appetite, further demonstrates that people who consume low-calorie sweeteners are able to significantly reduce their caloric intake and do not overeat.
Jul 22, 2010 |
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Consumption of sugar substitutes assists in long-term weight control
A new study published in the International Journal of Obesity reports that consumption of sugar-free beverages sweetened with low-calorie sweeteners increases dietary restraint, a key aspect of successful weight maintenance.
Aug 24, 2009 |
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US removes saccharin from hazards list
The US government Tuesday removed the artificial sweetener saccharin, long believed to be a potential cancer-causing substance found in diet drinks and chewing gum, from its list of hazardous substances.
Dec 14, 2010 |
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