Soda : Science World Report

Feb 13, 2017 04:00 AM EST

Sports Drinks Aren't As Healthy As People May Imagine

Sugary drinks are blamed as the cause of obesity, but what about sports drinks and juices that also contain extra added sugar?

Feb 17, 2016 04:10 PM EST

25 Teaspoons Of Sugar Are In Some Coffee Drinks: That's More Than Some Sodas

A new report by the British organization "Action on Sugar" shows that about 98 percent of hot flavored drinks have excessive amounts of sugar per serving.

Jan 25, 2016 01:27 PM EST

As Many As 40 Million Kids Are Under 5 Are Overweight Or Obese

A report released Monday by the Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity notes that 41 million children under age 5 are obese or overweight, worldwide; the number is up from 31 million estimates in 1990, researchers say-noting that rates could rise.

Jan 14, 2016 12:40 PM EST

Health Warning Labels May Help Prevent Parents From Purchasing Soda For Their Kids

New research suggests that labeling the ill effects associated with drinking too many sugary beverages could deter some parents from purchasing products for their children.

Nov 30, 2015 04:40 PM EST

Sugar-Free Beverages Cause Dental Enamel To Soften

If you think sugar-free drinks keep your teeth free from damage, think again. New research shows that these drinks can also do a lot of damage to your tooth enamel as --not just those sweetened with sugar.

Jul 01, 2015 08:43 PM EDT

Soda Is Linked To 184,000 Deaths Annually

Researchers at Tufts University in Massachusetts are examining the dangers of sugary drinks, which have resulted in 184,000 deaths each year worldwide. Furthermore, sugar-sweetened drinks were also linked to about 25,000 American deaths alone, according to recent findings published in the journal Ci...

Jun 04, 2015 03:47 PM EDT

New Coke Bottle Is 100 Percent Plant-Based

The new Coke bottle belongs to part of the company's effort to make the containers more renewable ingredients.

May 05, 2015 06:39 PM EDT

Drinks Filled With Fructose May Increase Your Want For High-Calorie Treats

The type of sugar in your drink could ultimately influence how much you eat, according to recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

Feb 20, 2015 10:51 AM EST

Caramel Color in Soda May be a Cancer Risk for Consumers

A popular ingredient in soda may pose a cancer risk. Scientists have analyzed soda consumption data to characterize people's exposure to a potentially carcinogenic byproduct of some types of caramel color.

Oct 07, 2014 11:55 AM EDT

Drinking Sugary Beverages Linked to Memory Problems in Adolescents

It turns out that sugar may cause memory problems in adolescents--as long as you're a rat. Scientists have found that adolescent rats were at an increased risk of suffering negative health effects from sugar-sweetened beverages.

Jul 10, 2013 02:21 PM EDT

Are Artificial Sweeteners Really Healthier Than Sugar?

Many Americans have turned to artificially sweetened beverages in the hopes of losing weight without missing out on the taste of their favorite drink. Unfortunately, new research shows that calorie-free soda's laced with artificial sweetener's probably won't help you lose weight and they're not nece...