Warning Labels Help Teens Avoid Sugary Drinks

Teens eat and drink too much sugar. The average teen drinks at least one sugar-sweetened beverage per day. Many of those contain more than double the recommended daily serving of sugar. Experts have found a simple solution. In a new study, doctors placed warning labels on beverages. The labels noted…

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Energy Drinks May Put Teens at Risk for Diabetes

A new study from the University of Calgary has found that consuming caffeine-rich energy drinks such as 5-Hour Energy can lead to short-term insulin resistance in teens. Insulin resistance is a decline in the body’s ability to metabolize sugar properly. It is a factor in the development of diabetes, especially…

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