Tag Archives: nonalcoholic

Major study of diet drinks raises questions about their health impact

Swapping your regular soda for a diet version may not be any healthier for the liver, new research suggests. A study of UK Biobank data found that both sugary drinks and artificially sweetened ones, even those labeled zero sugar, are linked to a higher risk of liver disease. Th findings …

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Freedom and facts, not fear, should frame America's choices on alcohol

Is a generational shift underway in how Americans think about alcohol? A new Gallup poll from July 2025 finds that 53% of Americans now say that moderate drinking is bad for health. That’s up from 45% just last year. Among young adults, the change is even sharper: half of 18- …

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Inside the booming business of luxury water — and what people pay for it

Would you pay $95 for water? Fine-dining restaurants are betting you will. At some high-end restaurants, diners are ordering water like it’s wine, complete with tasting notes, pairing suggestions and “no ice” rules. Hot spots from Los Angeles to Spain now offer elaborate “water menus” and sommeliers to advise on …

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