Sugary drinks are doing more than just satisfying a sweet tooth; they are fueling a global health crisis. A major new global ...

A woman shops for food items near a display of bottes of soda at a supermarket in Rosemead, California. In Maryland, state lawmakers are mulling a proposal to raise taxes on such sugary drinks to ...

A new study analyzed data from 2.9 million individuals across 118 countries and found that consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages — like soda and specialty coffee drinks — was linked to a ...

Sugary drinks have long been a staple in many people’s diets. From sodas to energy drinks, sweetened teas to fruit juices, these beverages are often seen as refreshing and delicious. However ...

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8, (HealthDay News) -- Sugar-sweetened drink consumption accounts for more than 2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes, and 1.2 million new cases of heart disease worldwide annually.

Sugar-sweetened beverages may increase your risk for heart disease and diabetes, and are linked to over 300,000 deaths, a study finds.

Sugary drink consumption in the United States is falling, but remains a problem worldwide. Foods and beverages with artificial sweeteners and added sugars remain prevalent, adding up to nearly ...

Despite concern about sugary drinks and health, the consumption of the sweetened beverages by young people globally has increased by 23 percent, according to recent research.