January 26 Coca-Cola hints at reinventing soda, starting with your favorite drinks Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey says his company is exploring ways to add protein and fiber to future soft drinks as part of a broader strategy to expand its beverage portfolio.
November 8 The latest fast-food oddity — a Mountain Dew pie from Taco Bell — sparks frenzy online Taco Bell's electric-blue Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie is breaking the internet with its wild tropical lime flavor and shocking neon appearance that has fans divided.
October 24 Popular bubble tea may contain concerning levels of heavy metal, investigation finds Consumer Reports finds lead levels in popular bubble tea brands, including Gong Cha and Kung Fu Tea, with some boba samples reaching 83% of safety thresholds.
October 24 Coca-Cola to bring back fan favorite after five years — and reactions are mixed Diet Cherry Coke will return permanently in early 2026 with new packaging after being discontinued in 2020, Coca-Cola representatives reportedly confirmed at a trade show.
October 18 Scientists reveal how your favorite soda could quietly mess with your mood Women who regularly consume soft drinks face a 16% higher risk of major depression, according to new research examining gut bacteria and mental health connections.
October 9 Major study of diet drinks raises questions about their health impact New research challenges the belief that diet drinks are healthier, showing that artificially sweetened beverages are linked to greater liver disease risk than sugar drinks.
September 20 'Heavy soda' trend flows through US as super sweet fountain drinks spark buzz online The heavy soda craze promises stronger flavor through extra syrup to combat melting ice, sparking online debate and concerns from dental health professionals.
September 5 Your daily diet soda could be aging your brain faster than you think, study finds A study of 12,772 adults reveals artificial sweeteners like aspartame and saccharin are linked to accelerated cognitive decline and memory problems.
August 6 Sugar in drinks linked to higher diabetes risk than that in food, new research finds A new study looking at data from over 800,000 people finds sugar in beverages like soda increases type 2 diabetes risk by 25%, while sugar in whole foods shows no increased risk.
August 4 5 everyday foods and drinks silently damaging your long-term health, say nutrition experts Three nutrition experts spoke to Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital about how common foods like diet sodas and frozen meals can lead to high blood pressure, weight gain and nutrient deficiencies.