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Lead Stories: December 4, 2008

Fight Osteoporosis: Drink Less Soda

Posted April 30, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Alexandra Haller

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Her News

The battle for your bone health rages on. New research says too many soft drinks are linked with adverse consequences on your calcium and vitamin D levels.  There are a few possibilities…

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Consumers Squash Soft Drink Marketing

Posted January 10, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Alexandra M. Haller

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Her News

Do you think there is a strong link between rising rates of childhood obesity and soft drink consumption? The evidence is growing. After all, downing large amounts of any beverage that is high in sugar and calories isn’t very health conscious.…

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Q&A: Does high fructose corn syrup cause obesity?

Posted August 17, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Jamal Walker

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Her News

For the last 25 years, soft drinks have used high fructose corn syrup as their major form of sweetening.  This coincides with a major increase in obesity in America.  However, a study from the University of Washington shows that there is…

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