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A pernicious fizz

Sugary sodas will raise your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, upping the odds of heart disease and stroke.

Drink up, kiddos

Consumer culture gives children plenty of delicious options—but water is the one drink they'll always need.

A soda-stroke link?

New research suggests older women may be at especially high risk if they consume several artificially sweetened beverages each day.

Soda pop with that burger? Not a good idea

Experts explain how high-sugar drinks, when combined with protein, trigger extra fat storage.

Study: Daily soda could up diabetes risk

Dietitian agrees excessive soda consumption is problematic, but adds that study's findings need further research.

Break the combo

Children consume more calories with fast food combination meals—and sugary drinks are most to blame.

1 in 3 Americans consume sugary drinks daily

Sugary beverages are linked to greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Sugary drinks increase deep belly fat

This same type of fat is also associated with risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

High soda intake may boost diabetes risk, even without obesity

Study finds daily sugary drink tied to 13 percent increased risk over a decade.