What’s lurking at the bottom of your glass? According to a new study, it might be more than just melted ice or leftover pulp. Researchers from the University of Birmingham tested 155 samples of ...

Every gym in America is awash in neon. The rainbow array of sports drinks promises to transform weekend warriors into athletic dynamos. For decades, these beverages have occupied a curious space in ...

These drinks are high in sugar, calories and sodium. Sweaty athletes are often seen in commercials reaching for a sports drink for rehydration or electrolyte replacement. Yet many public health ...

A classic 20-ounce bottle of lemon-lime Gatorade contains nearly one-eighth teaspoons of salt and 80 milligrams of potassium — electrolytes "to help replace what you sweat out," the product's ads say.