The drinks contain high amounts of caffeine and sugar, and may lead to “severe stress” and other “negative mental outcomes,” according to a new study Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE.

Sugar hides in plain sight, tucked into cereals, snacks, and drinks that kids love. While it sweetens moments, its impact on young brains runs deep, quietly reshaping how children think, feel, and ...

Pre-school children should not be given drinks laden with sugar or artificial sweeteners, experts have said. Younger children – typically those under the age of five – were already advised not to ...

An additive -- glycerol -- can trigger toxic effects in young children. A new study warns parents to keep kids under four from drinking slush ice drinks that contain glycerol, an additive used to ...

Experts are warning of the dangers of glycerol used in slushie ice drinks. (Getty Images) Children under the age of eight should avoid consuming slushies containing the sweetening agent glycerol, ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Children who enjoy sweetened soft drinks consume more total calories and sugar compared with their water- and milk-drinking peers, according to a new study, “Consumption of ...

Editor’s note: This story and its headline have been updated to accurately reflect that families can still order sugary drinks for kids; they simply will not be featured on the kids’ menus. Also, the ...

Some parents may limit their kids' beverage choices to water and milk. For others, however, there are no qualms about letting their little ones enjoy the occasional soft drink during a trip to the ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Starting January 1, 2026, UAE implements new sugar-based excise tax on drinks to promote healthier choices and align with GCC model. Learn how the tiered system works and its impact on consumers and ...

Some children’s cereals pack more sugar in a single cup than a Twinkie, according to a new report by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). And many others have more sugar per cup than three Chips ...