Regular Consumption Of Soft Drinks Make Bones Fragile: Experts
“Daily soft drink consumption is associated with a high risk of fractures in adults,” said experts.
Oct 21, 2023, 16:43 PM IST
Is there 'poison' in your cold drink?
DNA: If you drink cold drinks to quench your throat burning with thirst and drink many bottles of cold drinks in a day, then be careful. Watch this special report
Jul 01, 2023, 00:00 AM IST
Alarmed at rising obesity, UK imposes sugar tax on soft drinks
Drinks containing five grams of sugar per 100ml taxed at 18 pence per litre, and those with more than eight grams per 100ml taxed at 24 pence per litre.
Apr 07, 2018, 10:48 AM IST
Soft-drinks vs lassi: Why kids choose junk food decoded
Childhood obesity continues to be a significant public health concern globally, even occurring simultaneously with food insecurity in many countries.
Mar 07, 2018, 18:03 PM IST
Monsoon is here! Say 'No' to these food items for a healthy rainy season
Although they contain all essential nutrients your body needs, it's best to avoid leafy greens at least during the monsoons.
Jun 30, 2017, 12:04 PM IST
Beware of microbial, chemical contamination in juices
It is important to judge what is safe and healthy for you. Buy pasteurised juices, check for labels and more, say experts.
Jun 17, 2017, 00:39 AM IST
You thought sugary soft drinks were bad? Diet soda could be worse! - This is why
Both sugary and diet drinks correlated with accelerated brain ageing, according to the findings published in two separate studies.
Apr 21, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
Toxins in soft drinks – The health hazards of lead and cadmium!
The results of the test conducted by the Health Ministry's Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) showed traces of heavy metals such as antimony, lead, chromium and cadmium and DEHP, or Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, in five samples of soft drinks.
Oct 07, 2016, 11:03 AM IST
Toxins found in PET bottles of Coca-Cola, PepsiCo; soft drink firms refute charges
As per reports, a recent study by carried out by the government of India found five different kinds of toxins in soft drinks manufactured by two multinational companies, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola.
Oct 07, 2016, 09:40 AM IST
Teens less likely to purchase beverages with health warning labels
Soft drinks and other sugary drinks that include health warning labels are less likely to be purchased by teenagers, a study has found.
Sep 09, 2016, 00:54 AM IST
Britain launches soft drinks sugar tax to fight obesity
Britain on Thursday said it would tax companies which sell sugary soft drinks and invest that money in health programmes for school children, part of a long-awaited strategy to curb childhood obesity that critics say is too weak.
Aug 18, 2016, 19:04 PM IST
Drinking soft drinks during pregnancy can make infants fat
A study suggests that pregnant women should not consume artificially sweetened beverages as it can make infants fat.
May 10, 2016, 18:33 PM IST
Coca Cola arm fined Rs 15 lakh for selling soft drinks past expiry date
Beverages major Coca Cola India's bottling arm has been fined Rs 15 lakh by the Uttar Pradesh government for selling soft drinks beyond the expiry date.
Jun 25, 2015, 21:22 PM IST
Coke income falls in Q3, hit by slow economies, forex
Soft drinks king Coca-Cola made headway in global volume sales in its third quarter but net earnings fell sharply, hit by slower economic growth and volatile currencies.
Oct 21, 2014, 19:11 PM IST
PepsiCo looking to reduce sugar content in soft drinks: Badal
Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal Tuesday said global food and beverages major PepsiCo is looking to bring down sugar contents in its softdrinks.
Aug 26, 2014, 20:50 PM IST
Pepsico India wins trademark battle over packaged water
Soft drink giant Pepsico India Holdings Pvt Ltd has won a trademark case in the Delhi High Court over the trademark 'Aquafina' used for its packaged drinking water.
Jun 10, 2014, 17:52 PM IST
