4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) is a byproduct of the production of artificial caramel coloring. Ingestion of this carcinogenic chemical may increase cancer risk.
Researchers looked at the drinking habits of nearly 5,000 couples and found that both men and women who consumed sugary drinks on a daily basis had a lower fertility rate.
To avoid a stroke, most of us should give up soda for good. People who consumed at least one diet soda per day were three times more likely to develop either disease.
Two weeks of consumption of low, medium, and high-fructose corn syrup caused an increase in LDL, or "bad," cholesterol levels.
High-fructose corn syrup, which is commonly found in soda, may contribute to the prevalence of metabolic disorder, suggests a study published in Global Public Health.
Daily diet soda drinkers had a waist circumference nearly three inches larger than non-consumers, according to a study of nearly 1,000 people aged 65 and older.
Researchers have found that a high-sugar diet can hasten the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and acne.
Kidney function can be impaired by consuming an excessive amount of sodium, which is often associated with drinking artificially sweetened beverages like diet soda.
Researchers have found that regular soda consumption reduces potassium levels in the body, which in turn reduces muscle performance.