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Benefits Seen From Curbing Soda Habits

Most people know that soda is loaded with calories but provides no nutritional benefit. Now researchers have found that soft drinks can also be linked to tooth decay and bone thinning.

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Most people know that soda is loaded with calories but provides no nutritional benefit. Now researchers have found that soft drinks can also be linked to tooth decay and bone thinning. Even diet drinks are potentially linked to heart disease and depression in women. (Health.com)

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