Going cold turkey on soda: why you should consider it - Boston Globe (blog)

Going cold turkey on soda: why you should consider it Boston Globe (blog) And sugary beverages have been blamed for everything from gout to diabetes to the ballooning obesity epidemic. After all, soda is the number one source of sugar in the American diet. But don't think you can simply switch to diet sodas. ... and more »

Secret to a happy marriage? Delusion. - Boston Globe

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Secret to a happy marriage? Delusion. Boston Globe A few weeks ago, soda was blamed for an increased risk of strokes. And sugary beverages have been blamed for everything from gout to diabetes to the ballooning obesity epidemic. After all, soda is the number one source of sugar in the American diet. ... and more »

Gout - How To Relieve This Painful Form of Arthritis - iNews Connect (press release)

Gout - How To Relieve This Painful Form of Arthritis iNews Connect (press release) Beer, in particular, is very high in purines. A recent study found that sweetened soft drinks are almost as likely as beer to cause gout. So, if you drink several cans of regular soda every week, replace these beverages with natural fruit juice. ...

New study proves that drinking soda causes gout - Natural News.com

New study proves that drinking soda causes gout Natural News.com "Data collected from the study of 51603 nurses in the United States found that women who drank one serving of non-diet soda or fruit punch daily, which was sweetened with either sugar or high-fructose corn syrup, gained more weight, an average of 10.3 ...