Across the UK and Ireland in recent years, there has been an increase in kids becoming seriously ill soon after drinking ...

The Archives of Disease in Children reported that 21 children aged 2-6 were sent to hospitals unconscious in the U.K. and ...

Health experts warn against slushy drinks for young kids after alarming hospitalizations linked to glycerol intoxication.

A popular summertime treat could contain hidden dangers to kids’ health, a new study cautions. Researchers at University ...

A study has revealed a worrying link between frozen slushies and glycerol intoxication syndrome, which can leave small ...

Some new research breaks down cases of glycerol intoxication syndrome in children after consuming slushies. Here's what ...

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

Experts have warned that slushies (flavoured drinks made of syrup and crushed ice) containing the additive glycerol can make ...

A thorough review of 21 cases involving acutely ill children associated with these products raises concerns. Researchers ...

Glycerol is not only in the popular children's drink - the additive can be found in a wide range of common household foods ...

Children 7 and younger suffered a sudden sharp drop in blood sugar, reduced consciousness and a build-up of acid in their ...

Slush ice drinks might be popular thanks to their cool colors, slushy texture and sweet taste – but do the bright colors hide ...