Sugary drink purchases fizzled after tax

Following enactment of excise taxes on sugary drinks, purchases declined dramatically and steadily in five American cities.

UC Berkeley • futurity
Jan. 10, 2024 ~5 min

Where you live shapes your thirst for sugary drinks

The consumption of sugary drinks worldwide increased at least 16% since 1990, but regional intake widely varied, researchers report.

Tufts University • futurity
Oct. 3, 2023 ~7 min


The bubbly chemistry behind carbonated beverages

Ever wonder how soda manufacturers get the bubbles and fizz inside the can? A chemist explains some of the science behind the carbonation process. Hint − it involves carbon.

Michael W. Crowder, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Miami University • conversation
Aug. 14, 2023 ~7 min

Some common drinks contain elevated levels of toxic metals

Researchers tested 60 beverages, including mixed-fruit juices and soft drinks, and found elevated levels of toxic metals in five of them.

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
May 5, 2023 ~5 min

Warnings on sugary drinks could cut weight gain and health costs

Warning labels on soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks could prevent weight gain and reduce medical costs. But the benefits aren't expected to last.

Neil Schoenherr-WUSTL • futurity
Nov. 3, 2021 ~5 min

Breast cancer patients who drink non-diet soda have higher death risk

Breast cancer patients who regularly drink sugary soda have an increased risk of dying from any cause and from breast cancer in particular.

David Hill-Buffalo • futurity
March 10, 2021 ~5 min

Ranked: the environmental impact of five different soft drink containers

Here's how to quench your thirst in an environmentally responsible way.

Alice Brock, PhD Candidate in Environmental Science, University of Southampton • conversation
Nov. 17, 2020 ~7 min

How five different drink containers affect the environment – ranked from worst to best

Here's how to quench your thirst in an environmentally responsible way.

Alice Brock, PhD Candidate in Environmental Science, University of Southampton • conversation
Nov. 17, 2020 ~7 min


Warning labels for soda are legally tricky

Warnings on soda have been ruled a violation of companies' right to commercial speech. Health experts say they could protect people's health.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
April 6, 2020 ~3 min

Philadelphia soda tax falls flat

After Philadelphia imposed a soda tax, sales dropped 46%. But there's a catch: sales immediately outside the city saw a dramatic increase.

Jill Young Miller-Washington U. • futurity
Dec. 13, 2019 ~2 min

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