Soft Drinks

Food-Drink November 8

The latest fast-food oddity — a Mountain Dew pie from Taco Bell — sparks frenzy online

Taco Bell's electric-blue Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie is breaking the internet with its wild tropical lime flavor and shocking neon appearance that has fans divided.

Health October 24

Popular bubble tea may contain concerning levels of heavy metal, investigation finds

Consumer Reports finds lead levels in popular bubble tea brands, including Gong Cha and Kung Fu Tea, with some boba samples reaching 83% of safety thresholds.

Soft Drinks October 24

Coca-Cola to bring back fan favorite after five years — and reactions are mixed

Diet Cherry Coke will return permanently in early 2026 with new packaging after being discontinued in 2020, Coca-Cola representatives reportedly confirmed at a trade show.

Soft Drinks October 18

Scientists reveal how your favorite soda could quietly mess with your mood

Women who regularly consume soft drinks face a 16% higher risk of major depression, according to new research examining gut bacteria and mental health connections.

Health October 9

Major study of diet drinks raises questions about their health impact

New research challenges the belief that diet drinks are healthier, showing that artificially sweetened beverages are linked to greater liver disease risk than sugar drinks.

Food-Drink September 20

'Heavy soda' trend flows through US as super sweet fountain drinks spark buzz online

The heavy soda craze promises stronger flavor through extra syrup to combat melting ice, sparking online debate and concerns from dental health professionals.

Health September 5

Your daily diet soda could be aging your brain faster than you think, study finds

A study of 12,772 adults reveals artificial sweeteners like aspartame and saccharin are linked to accelerated cognitive decline and memory problems.

Food-Drink August 6

Sugar in drinks linked to higher diabetes risk than that in food, new research finds

A new study looking at data from over 800,000 people finds sugar in beverages like soda increases type 2 diabetes risk by 25%, while sugar in whole foods shows no increased risk.

Food-Drink August 4

5 everyday foods and drinks silently damaging your long-term health, say nutrition experts

Three nutrition experts spoke to Fox News Digital about how common foods like diet sodas and frozen meals can lead to high blood pressure, weight gain and nutrient deficiencies.

Soft Drinks July 18

Why Mexican Coke is a fan favorite and where to buy it after Trump's sweet announcement

Mexican Coca-Cola’s cult following is due to the beverage's cane sugar recipe, which fans say delivers a “completely different" taste, though experts warn it’s not much healthier