‘Poisonous’ drink should be banned in kids, says mum after daughter, 4, left ‘floppy and unconscious’
A MUM who claims her tot went “floppy and unconscious” minutes after gulping a slushy is now urging kids to steer clear – ...
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Sugar-Free Slushies Can Make Kids Seriously Ill, Experts Warn
Young children have become seriously ill after drinking sugar-free slushies containing glycerol 'Glycerol intoxication ...
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Children under eight should ‘avoid consuming slushy drinks’ after spate of hospitalisations
Glycerol is a naturally occurring alcohol and sugar substitute which helps slush drinks maintain their texture by preventing liquid from freezing solid. In the UK, slush drinks – also known as ...
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A Common Ingredient In Slushies Is Sending Kids To The Hospital
Health experts warn against slushy drinks for young kids after alarming hospitalizations linked to glycerol intoxication.
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The Genius Tip For Making A Frozen Negroni That Isn't Watered Down
A frozen Negroni is always a welcome respite on warm days, but how can you keep it from melting prematurely? The answer is ...
If Maryland taxes sugary drinks, some shoppers will cross state lines
Advocates say sugary beverage tax proposed in the Maryland General Assembly will help plug up a deficit and lead to a ...
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Sugar-Free Slushies Can Make Kids Seriously Ill, Experts Warn
"Slush ice drinks have contained a lot of glycerol ... bodies and developing metabolism aren’t able to process the sugar alcohol efficiently, researchers said. U.K. and Irish food regulators ...
Sugar-free slushies can make young kids seriously sick, study suggests
Nearly all of the children in the study -- 94% -- experienced a drop in consciousness, 95% had dangerously low blood sugar, and 94% developed a buildup of acid in the body. Other symptoms included low ...
Doctors Urge Children Under Eight To Avoid Slushies
Children under eight should completely avoid slushy ice drinks containing glycerol, as they can cause serious illness, researchers warned in a recent peer-reviewed study published ...