Sugar 'raises heart attack risk'
5th February 2014
By Amanda Davey
Consuming too many sugary sweets, desserts and drinks can triple your chances of dying from heart disease.
Scientists in the US have found a striking association between the proportion of daily calories supplied by sugar-laden foods and heart disease death rates.
One sugar-sweetened beverage a day is enough to increase the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) affecting the heart and arteries.
For people obtaining a quarter of their calories from added sugar, the risk tripled compared with those whose sugar