Sweeteners may slow down growth of gut bacteria, researchers say
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"Sweeteners may slow down growth of gut bacteria, researchers say" is generating significant coverage in the Health category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include Labroots and WSYR. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (2)
- Artificial Sweeteners May Impair the Growth of Gut Microbes Labroots · 80d ago
- Sweeteners may slow down growth of gut bacteria, researchers say WSYR · 80d ago
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