What drinks are good for kids? Health experts warn that sugary beverages contribute significantly to rising childhood obesity rates. To stream 9NEWS on your phone, you need the 9NEWS app.

PDPHE explained that sugary drinks are one of the leading causes of chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, and tooth decay.

Kids and teens should mostly stick to water and plain milk and avoid drinks with added sugar, artificial sweeteners and caffeine. That's according to new recommendations from a coalition of health ...

Children and adolescents across the world consumed on average 23% more sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) in 2018 than they did in 1990, show the results of a study published in The BMJ today.

New guidelines from health organizations say kids ages 5-18 should steer away from plant-based milks and drinks with non-sugar sweeteners.

Kids and teens around the world are consuming more sugary drinks, increasing their risk of future health problems, a new study finds.. Young people consumed nearly 23% more sugar-sweetened ...

One sugary drink per day increases a person's chances of developing Type 2 diabetes by 25%, dying from heart disease by 33%, and being overweight or obese by 55%.

Kids watching YouTube videos are being hammered with messages promoting junk food like candy, sugary drinks, fast food and sweet or salty snacks, a new study says.

For example, the overwhelming data showing the harm of sugary drinks would be expected to generate a solid and widespread consensus in favor of government regulation — as it eventually did with ...

Mighties launches Chill Pill Drinks for kids, new functional beverages made to support calm, focus, and hydration. Sugar-free and designed for children 3+Tampa, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE ...