Science Jul 06 Pop, soda or coke? A linguist explains the history behind the various names for the drink By Valerie M. Fridland, The Conversation
Nation May 24 Watch 9:41 Does taxing sugary drinks result in better health outcomes? What some cities have found Experts say drinking a lot of sweetened beverages can lead to obesity, diabetes and heart disease. This week, the federal government reversed decades of policy and allowed states to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda and other… By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara
Health Apr 19 Why are so many Latino children developing fatty liver disease? In California, researchers are exploring the disproportionate rise of a progressive form of fatty liver disease in Latino children. The condition is the fastest-growing cause of liver transplants in young adults and appears to be linked to excess consumption of… By Rob Waters, Kaiser Health News
World Nov 09 Watch Mexico’s sugar clinics help patients gain control over diabetes In Mexico, over 70 percent of citizens are overweight or obese and 14 percent of Mexican adults now suffer from diabetes, though half of those affected aren't even aware they have the disease. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports… By PBS News Hour
Health Sep 30 Watch 5:32 American Academy of Pediatrics decides relationship with Coke is not so sweet Coca-Cola, the world's largest producer of sugary beverages, had been a partner and sponsor of the American Academy of Pediatrics. But the Academy is now ending its relationship after revelations that the company has paid for scientific research playing down… By PBS News Hour
Feb 19 Chemical used to color sodas linked to cancer risk By Anna Sillers The brown coloring in your soda may be linked to increased cancer risk, according to a new study. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch Sugar showdown: Vote on San Francisco soda tax draws near By PBS News Hour As a vote on whether to raise the tax on sodas, teas, energy drinks and any others that contain added sugar sold in San Francisco draws near, advocates for the beverage industry and public health arena weigh in on how… Continue watching
Oct 09 Twitter Chat: Should the government tell us what to eat? By Nora Daly Do lawmakers have a right to regulate consumption of products that contribute to the nation's obesity epidemic?… Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch What can the food and beverage industry do to improve American health? By PBS News Hour The world's largest soda manufacturers have pledged to reduce the number of calories in sugary drinks by 20 percent over the next decade. Judy Woodruff interviews PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi and Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, president and CEO of Robert Wood… Continue watching
Sep 17 Why the ‘diet’ on your soda may be misleading By Jason Kane Calorie counters beware: That diet soda and your own stomach may be conspiring against you. A study published Wednesday in the journal Nature suggests that consuming artificial sweeteners may increase the risk of elevated blood sugar levels. Continue reading