Frozen slush drinks could lead to metabolic symptoms in children, a new study suggests. The lead researcher discusses the ingredient that triggers the illness.

Researchers said: ‘There is poor transparency around slush ice drink glycerol concentration; estimating a safe dose is therefore not easy. 'It is also likely that speed and dose of ingestion ...

Icy treats like slushies (slush ice drinks) may cause hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and glyceroluria in kids, leading to ...

A recent study found that several children were hospitalized after drinking slush ice drinks containing glycerol. Now, one mom is detailing her daughter’s hospitalization just minutes after consuming ...

AN urgent warning has been issued over slushy drinks in the UK after 21 children were hospitalised. Children under the age of eight should avoid consuming slush ice drinks containing the ...

Nearly all of the children in the study -- 94% -- experienced a drop in consciousness, 95% had dangerously low blood sugar, ...

Health warnings on slushy ice drinks should be extended to include older children as they pose a significant threat to their health, doctors have warned. Researchers at Children’s Health Ireland ...

Public health advice on the safe consumption of glycerol-containing slush ice drinks, also known as slushees, may need revising, conclude researchers after carrying out a detailed review of the ...

What’s really in that slushy? Slushy drinks are packed with sugar, artificial colours, and additives to keep them from freezing solid. One of the key ingredients, glycerol, helps maintain that ...

A mum says forcing her kids to drink fizzy pop saved them from being hospitalised when they fell ill minutes after having slushies. Roxy Wallis took her three sons Austin, 10, Ted, eight, and Ralph, ...

SFA will continue to monitor the situation and global developments on the use of glycerol in slush ice drinks. Read more at ...