Nutrition

Sugar-free sweets can help prevent tooth decay, but those that contain acidic flavoring, such as citric acid, may contribute to tooth enamel erosion.

Young adults who had high-protein milk (about 23 grams per 250mL) with their breakfast cereal had lower blood sugar than those who had normal milk (about 8 grams per 250mL).

People buy more sugar-sweetened drinks in convenience stores with fewer types of fruit and vegetables available. People who are poorer and less educated shop more often in convenience stores.

American Journal of Health Promotion

When surveyed, almost 1 in 5 Americans report that they have a food allergy, but only 1 in 10 report symptoms consistent with food allergies or have received a diagnosis from a physician. This suggests that around twice as many Americans believe they have a food allergy than actually do.

Taking estrogen-containing birth control is linked to higher levels of vitamin D for African-American women; however, those who stop taking birth control could increase their risk of vitamin D deficiency.

In women of reproductive age, mild iron deficiency was associated with lower levels of physical activity, temperamental traits such as irritability, and reduced mental endurance on an intelligence test.

Physiology & Behavior

Drinking alcohol is associated with a greater risk of cancer and all-cause mortality. The only amount of alcohol consumption that is not associated with an increased health risk is zero.

People over 50 years old who drank a cup of hot tea daily were less likely to be diagnosed with glaucoma.

Sugar consumption is associated with more frequent risky behavior, such as fighting, bullying, drinking, and smoking, in adolescents. Consuming sugary drinks is more strongly associated with risky behavior than consuming sweets such as chocolate and candy.

Social Science & Medicine

In 4th- and 7th-grade children, drinking sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with childhood hypertension. This relationship was greater for 7th-grade children and boys regardless of age.

Journal of Human Hypertension