{
  "id": 142289,
  "title": "A high-sugar diet may worsen asthma, even in the short term",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/a-high-sugar-diet-may-worsen-asthma-even-in-the-short-term",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-04T18:20:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-high-sugar-diet-worsen-asthma.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Sugar consumption has been linked to an increased risk of cavities and weight gain. In the long term, it may also contribute to insulin resistance and diabetes. For people living with asthma, however, the impact can be even greater. A study with mice published in the journal Nutrients showed that consuming high doses of sugar severely worsens lung inflammation in the short term, aggravating the…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}