Sodium benzoate, a common food preservative, can form benzene, a carcinogen, when combined with vitamin C under heat and prolonged storage. This interaction poses a cumulative risk, particularly in ...

A soft drink company has issued three recalls for several of its drinks, amounting to almost 3,000 gallons of possibly unsafe soft drinks on shelves. A Newsweek map shows exactly where these recalls ...

The modern food industry relies heavily on preservatives to extend shelf life, prevent spoilage, and maintain appearance. But while these chemicals help keep foods “fresh,” they can quietly wreak ...

Many people are drinking less sugary soft drink than in the past. This is a great win for public health, given the recognized risks of diets high in sugar-sweetened drinks. But over time, intake of ...

Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between everyday soft drink habits and mental health, revealing that even moderate soda consumption could alter gut microbes in ways that heighten ...

New research has found that high intake of sugary soft drinks promotes gut bacteria linked to major depressive disorder in women — but not men. A recent study found higher intake of sugar-sweetened ...

Soft drink consumption is linked to a higher risk for major depressive disorder (MDD) and more severe symptoms in women, potentially due to alterations in the gut microbiome, new research showed.

New research reveals that carbonated soft drinks may increase the severity of menstrual pain, while moderate coffee consumption offers a surprising protective effect against severe dysmenorrhea. Study ...