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The Salt
Can A Piece Of Hair Reveal How Much Coke Or Pepsi You Drink?
May 20, 2013 People are notorious for under-reporting what they consume — they lie, forget or just guess wrong. For researchers who want to know how much soda we're drinking, a high-tech analysis technique could help.
The Two-Way
Bloomberg Wants Retailers To Keep Tobacco Products Out Of Sight
March 18, 2013 The proposal unveiled Monday comes a week after a judge blocked the New York mayor's effort to limit large sugary drinks. Its aim, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said, is to curb the rate of youth smoking.
The Salt
How One Man Tried To Slim Down Big Soda From The Inside
January 28, 2013 Public health expert Derek Yach surprised nutrition advocates when he joined PepsiCo six years ago. He got the company to cut salt, sugar and fat from some popular products like chips and soda. But critics say he did more harm than good.
The Salt
Vigor, Brain Power And Other Health Claims From Coke's Advertising Past
January 26, 2013 The current debate over the truthiness of Coca-Cola's new anti-obesity message reminded us that, more than a century ago, the company actually branded itself a maker of "medicinal tonic." Let's take a trip through Coke's early advertising history.
The Salt
Restaurant Meals Mean More Calories And Soda For Kids And Teens
November 6, 2012 Whether you pick up some fast food or eat at a full service restaurant, eating out means eating more calories and drinking more sugary soda. For kids and teens, that has a lot of implications, especially as the country faces an obesity crisis.
The Salt
Dr Pepper's Evolution Ad Strikes A Nerve With Some Christians
September 18, 2012 Some creationists are taking offense at Dr. Pepper's new take on a famous 1965 evolutionary drawing called "March of Progress." And the outrage and "counteroutrage" are spreading across social media.
The Salt
Kids Ditching Full-Sugar Soda For Diet Drinks, Just Like Mom And Dad
August 23, 2012 Since kids are drinking the same diet sodas their parents do, what does it mean for their health? If a diet soda is just an excuse to get a Big Mac, then it's probably not a healthy habit. Two health experts weigh in.
The Salt
Coca-Cola Modifies Caramel Color To Avoid Cancer Warning Label
March 7, 2012 California recently listed a compound found in caramel color used to make colas as a carcinogen — a claim the industry denies. But to avoid cancer warning labels on soda cans, manufacturers like Coca-Cola are now switching to a new formulation of the coloring.
The Two-Way
Soda Or Pop? Which Do You Drink?
September 1, 2011 What do you call a refreshing carbonated beverage?
Blog Of The Nation
Sugary Drinks Cut, But Will Waistlines Whittle?
July 7, 2010 San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has banned sugary drinks from state property. It's changing business, but will it change waistlines?
