Sugar is hidden in over 50 names across many foods and drinks, making it hard to avoid. While natural sugars in whole foods are fine, 'free' sugars added by manufacturers or consumers are linked to health risks like obesity, tooth decay, and potential cognitive issues. Experts advise gradual reduction and focusing on whole foods.
NPR reports on rickshaws in New Delhi displaying 'Happy Birthday America' signs, some featuring President Trump, as part of a U.S. Embassy initiative. Drivers have mixed views, from admiration for America to criticism of Trump and concerns over the Middle East war's impact on their livelihoods.
A new study from the University of Chile suggests that common artificial sweeteners may trigger biological changes that are passed down to future generations. The research focused on sucralose and stevia, two of the world’s most widely used non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS). The additives could alter gut microbiota, gene expression and metabolism in mice, with some effects persisting in their first- and second-generation offspring, even in offspring who were never directly exposed to the...
