- U.S. children and teens who consumed low-calorie or zero-calorie sweetened beverages took in about the same number of calories as youth who consumed sugary beverages, according to a new study. “Our findings suggest that water should be recommended as the best choice for kids and teens.” https://publichealth.gwu.edu/content/children-and-teens-who-drink-low-calorie-sweetened-beverages-do-not-save-calories-compared?t=au 349 comments science
- U.S. children and teens who consumed low-calorie or zero-calorie sweetened beverages took in about 200 extra calories on a given day compared to those who drank water, and they took in about the same number of calories as youth who consumed sugary beverages, according to a study published today. https://publichealth.gwu.edu/content/children-and-teens-who-drink-low-calorie-sweetened-beverages-do-not-save-calories-compared 30 comments science
- Dining Out Associated with Increased Exposure to Harmful Chemicals Called Phthalates https://publichealth.gwu.edu/content/dining-out-associated-increased-exposure-harmful-chemicals-called-phthalates 5 comments science
- Removing a Congressional ban on needle exchange in D.C. prevented 120 cases of HIV and saved $44 million over 2 years http://publichealth.gwu.edu/content/dc-needle-exchange-program-prevented-120-new-cases-hiv-two-years 698 comments science