Teens drink more sugar sports drinks study finds
Harvard researchers report a small rise in weekly sports drink intake among teens, with 57 percent having at least one in 2015, up from 56 percent in 2010. The study links higher consumption to sports participation and TV advertising, while experts urge water as the healthier option.
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What we know and don't know about artificial sweeteners
Barbara Quinn reviews current evidence on nutritive and non nutritive sweeteners. She notes sugar alcohols provide calories, artificial sweeteners are calorie free, and high intensity sweeteners are far sweeter than sugar. Some animal studies link high intake to obesity and diabetes in predisposed mice, while human data remain inconclusive. The microbiome may be affected, with limited animal evidence and no clear human guidance. Organizations advise judicious use while research continues.
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Apple Watch helps teen spot kidney disorder in time
Deanna Becktenwald, 18, felt breathless and heart rates spiked to 130 as her Apple Watch urged medical attention. Urgent care and Tampa General Hospital tests confirmed kidney failure at 20 percent and a genetic sport syndrome. Doctors praise wearable tech for monitoring and integration into medical records. Deanna, planning college and nursing, begins long-term care and possible transplant.
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