Drinks in Medical News

Acid Drinks Blamed for Increase in Tooth Erosion

The way people savor flavor compounds the problem, experts say SATURDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- People's teeth are wearing away at a faster rate than ever, dissolving under a blistering acid attack that they've brought on themselves, dental experts say. Dental erosion -- the los...

Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Up Metabolic Syndrome Risk

But glucose-based beverages may not have same impact, study finds MONDAY, April 20 (HealthDay News) -- Fructose-sweetened soft drinks and other beverages can have a negative effect on the body's sensitivity to insulin and its ability to handle fats, increasing the risk of heart attack ...

Three Drinks a Day Doubles Risk of Tremor

And odds increase with each additional year of daily consumption, study finds THURSDAY, April 9 (HealthDay News) -- Having more than a couple of drinks a day can double the risk of developing involuntary (essential) tremor, a neurological disorder that affects about 5 million people ov...

Sports Drinks May Be Tough on Teeth

Experts even suggest delaying brushing after consumption,, FRIDAY, April 3 (HealthDay News) -- Though some might see sports drinks as a healthier alternative to soda, a new study shows that the citric acid they contain can damage teeth. The finding comes from a study involving tee...

Fewer Sugary Drinks Key to Weight Loss

Cutting down on sodas, other sweet beverages may work better than eating less, study finds THURSDAY, April 2 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to losing weight, cutting back on the calories in sugar-sweetened drinks, rather than food, may be most important. So say researchers who fo...

Energy drinks may be harmful to people with hypertension, heart disease

DETROIT People who have high blood pressure or heart disease should avoid consuming energy drinks, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study to be published online Wednesday in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy . Researchers found that healthy adults who drank two cans a day of a popular energy d...

Sugary Drinks are Bad for Your Heart

Study Finds Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Increase Women's Risk of Coronary Heart Disease BOSTON, March 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Regular consumption of sugary beverages such as soda put women at a higher risk for coronary heart disease. This data is part of a new study led by Simmons Colle...

'Good Feelings' From Alcohol Only Come With Fewer Drinks

Rat study suggests pleasurable endorphin release ends as drinking gets heavier THURSDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that when it comes to getting pleasure from alcohol, less may be more. Experiments in rats suggest that a low or moderate amount of drinking re...

Georgetown researcher: 2 or more drinks a day may increase pancreatic cancer risk

Washington, DC -- Men and women who consume two or more alcoholic drinks a day could increase their risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention , a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Previous stud...

Function Drinks to Launch New Year's Detox Kit Exclusively in Whole Foods Markets

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Function Drinks announced today the launch of their "New Year's Detox Kit" to be offered exclusively in Whole Foods Markets nationwide starting December 30th. The seasonal 4-pack will include two flavors of their popular physician-created drink, Funct...

Underaged, Inebriated Easily Get Drinks at Stadiums

Vendors working the stands most likely to illegally sell alcohol, study finds WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) -- If you're a minor or already drunk, many vendors in American sports stadiums will still gladly sell you a beer or other alcoholic beverage. That's the finding from a ...

Function Drinks Launches New Product to Support Sexual Health

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Function Drinks announced today the launch of their newest product, FUNCTION: NIGHT LIFE, a physician's take on supporting sexual health. Function: Night Life employs the plant extract macuna pruriens and the amino acid, tyrosine, to provide the b...

Bar Drinks Pack More Punch Than Thought

Glasses of wine, beer and spirits bigger than the standard, study finds WEDNESDAY, June 18 (HealthDay News) -- If you sidle up to a bar and assume one drink an hour won't make you legally drunk, think again. A new study finds that bartenders pack a lot more booze into common drinks tha...

Function Drinks Unveils New Proprietary Packaging

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Function Drinks has unveiled their packaging redesign which reflects the brand's position as a leading innovator in the beverage industry. The overhaul, which includes a proprietary PET bottle based on cutting-edge technology, new label redesign, ...

Flat carbonated drinks not an effective alternative to oral rehydration solution

Flat carbonated drinks should not be used as an alternative for oral rehydration solution to prevent dehydration in children with acute vomiting and diarrhoea, according to advice published in the May issue of Archives of Disease in Childhood. Oral rehydration solution is a liquid containing th...

The Search for Healthier Drinks Turns Up Yerba Mate

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a revolution taking place, and it's changing the face of cold-beverage shelves across the nation. People are searching for a drink that's more sophisticated than traditional sodas. Many are looking for something refreshing to drink that provides health...

Sugary Soft Drinks Boost Gout Risk in Men

Just 2 or more beverages a day increased chances by 85%, study finds THURSDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks and fructose is strongly associated with increased risk of gout in men, a new study says. Gout, caused by excess uric acid in the bl...

Energy Drinks Could Pose Blood Pressure Risks

Medicated heart patients might be in danger, study suggests TUESDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Energy drinks boost blood pressure and heart rate and could pose risks to people with hypertension and heart disease, say Wayne State University researchers. They found that drinking two ...

Sugar Backlash Opens Door For All-natural Sports Drinks

Concerns about sugar have soft-drink sales tanking nationwide. Now, sugar-based "sports drinks" are coming under fire. Natural alternatives like Ultima Replenisher win devotees. New York, NY (PRWEB) January 14, 2009 -- Following the lead of school systems in C...

Study Calls for Labeling of Potentially Dangerous Energy Drinks

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- A study published in the journal, Drug and Alcohol Dependence, warned that energy drinks can cause caffeine intoxication. It suggested product warning labels be made mandatory. Symptoms of caffeine intoxication include nausea, headache, heart palpita...

American Beverage Association Statement on Caffeinated Energy Drinks

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to "Caffeinated Energy Drinks -- A growing problem," a study to be published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, the American Beverage Association (ABA) issued the following statement: "It's unfortunate that the authors of t...

Zero-Calorie Aqua-Lyte(R) Hydrates as Well as Traditional Sports Drinks

All Natural New Water Beverage Presents Exercise Hydration Without the Calories INDIANAPOLIS, May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting today, demonstrates that Aqua-Lyte(R), an all natural, zero-calor...

Youth and Community Groups Commend Rockstar for Taking 'The Buzz' out of its Energy Drinks

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- California youth have teamed up with doctors, teachers, law enforcement officers and health experts to applaud Rockstar for announcing its intent to stop selling Rockstar 21, the company's alcoholic energy drink. Now, the California Coalition on Alco...

Youth and Health Experts Call on the Governor to Take the Buzz Out of Energy Drinks

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Local youth teamed up with doctors, teachers, law enforcement officers and health experts at the San Diego County Alcohol Policy Panel's annual Legislative Forum on Underage Drinking to ask the Governor to reclassify alcopops as distilled spirits and to inves...

Beyonce Drinks Her Vodka Straight from the Bottle!

It seems that singer Beyonce and her beau Jay Z partied so hard that the 'Beautiful Liar' star could not wait for as glass, as she drank P.I.N.K. vodka straight out of the bottle . Last week, the 'Dangerously in Love' hit maker visited Stereo-by-the-Shore in with the entertainment mogul. ...

New Study That Small Amount of Teenagers Drinks on a Regular Basis

A Trading Standards survey study found that smaller amount of teenagers are drinking on a regular basis - to a certain extent because it is becoming harder for youngsters to get hold of alcohol. Those who never drink at all have go up from 12% in 2005 to 17% in the latest research. Those who drink...

Probiotic Drinks can Stave Off Hospital Infection

For the UK authorities harried by the super bug Clostridium difficile (C diff), good news at hand. A probiotic drink can stave of the hospital infection, researchers say. Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is a bacterium that is present naturally in the gut of around 3% of adults and 66% o...

Babies and Drinks Don’t Mi

It’s a strict no-no from the UK government this time. Beer, wine and spirits bottles will now be marked with a warning label to expecting mothers// and women trying to conceive. The decision follows fears over unusually large number of women binge-drinking even while pregnant. Health officials wa...

Yale Researchers Weigh the Science on Soft Drinks and Health

Yale University researchers have released results of a study showing clearly that soft drinks are associated with increased caloric intake//, higher body weight, a decrease in calcium and other nutrients, and increased risk of Type II diabetes. The report also noted that studies funded by the...

Sweetened Drinks in Sipper Cups Hasten Tooth Decay in Toddlers

Dentists frown down upon the habit of offering fruit juices and sugar added beverages to toddlers in sipper cups.//Apart from mealtimes, its ideally better to avoid sugary drinks in cups with sippers that allow a child to suck up drinks’ aided by the sipper attached. The American Academy of Pedi...

Treat Soft Drinks As Toilet Cleaners: Baba Ramdev

Continuing his attack on cola giants, yoga guru Baba Ramdev said here Wednesday that soft drinks //should be treated as toilet cleaners and advised Indians to drink only fruit juice and milk to keep diseases away. While teaching yoga to hundreds of people at the Science College ground here at...

A Drug That Curbs the Urge for Alcoholic Drinks is Here

Scientists from Australia have announced that they have discovered a drug that will curb craving for alcoholic drinks. //This drug supposedly blocks the sensation of a” euphoric high” that is reached when drunk . The research studied hypothalamus, the part of the brain where orexin, is produced...

Soda and Juice Drinks Could Make Kids Obese

Drinking lots of soda and juicy drinks could make kids obese, says a new US study. The finding comes from a study of 154 girls seen every two years// since age five by Alison K. Ventura and other researchers at Pennsylvania State University, according to the online edition of health magazine WebMD....

Sugary drinks increase Pancreatic cancer risk

According to a recent study, the risk of developing pancreatic cancer increases by 90% with the intake of at least two sugar-based drinks. // Pancreatic cancer risk was 70% higher in people who added sugar to any food or drink at least 5 times a day when compared with those who added no sugar....

Complete Ban on Fizzy Drinks in Schools

The Greens party has called for a complete ban on sugary fizzy drinks in schools not just taking out the toxic drinks alone.// This came after the announcement of Australian beverage companies to pull out all sugar-sweetened drinks from primary schools, leaving only diet versions. According to...

To Add Proteins To Sports Drinks Or Not Is The Question

Two studies have arrived at conflicting results on whether to add protein to sports drinks. The company-funded studies are published in the August// issue of the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise and the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. One Canadi...

Soda and Sugary Drinks make Americans Obese

Drinking excessive amounts of soda and sugary drinks is making the average American obese, says a scientific review.// Frank Hu and his colleagues at the Harvard School of Public Health reviewed the most credible scientific nutrition studies conducted over the last 40 years. They found t...

Presence of Beneficial Bacteria in Probiotic Drinks Mere Tall Claims

United Kingdom: Many of the probotic health drinks are not keeping up to the standards displayed on their labels, say a team of microbiologists//. While established brands keep up their acclaimed standards, nearly 25 products which are advertised and marketed through the online medium seem to be ta...

With Ban Imposed on Soft Drinks Tender Coconut may Finally Get its Due

With Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) urging Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan to immediately ban the sale of Coke and Pepsi in the state// , the humble tender coconut may finally get its due. Despite the healthy, nourishing tender coconut being available in plenty in the state, sal...

Rajasthan Impose Ban on Soft Drinks in Educational Institutions

Rajasthan Friday banned the sale and consumption of soft drinks in educational institutions in the state.// "We have imposed a ban on soft drinks in all educational intuitions in the state from Friday," Rajasthan Education Minister Ghanshyam Tiwari told IANS here. The decision applies ...