Soda's Myths and Facts

Soda's been even more of a hot health topic than usual ever since NY mayor Bloomberg's attempt to enforce a ban on large sugary drinks. There are many rumors about the dangers of soda, but which of them are actually true? The Huffington Post discusses.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/13/soda-myths-facts-sugary-drinks_n_2863045.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003

NYC's Ban on Large Sugary Drinks Is Approved

Bloomberg's restriction on the selling of sugary drinks and sodas over 16oz has been approved almost unanimously by New York City's Board of Health yesterday. This is the first act of its kind, geared towards combating the skyrocketing rates of obesity in America that's responsible for taking the lives of 5,000 New Yorkers every year. Alcoholic beverages, fruit juices, and dairy-based beverages such as milkshakes will not be effected by this. The ban will take place on March 12th, 2013.

For more details, read the article on The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/14/nyregion/health-board-approves-bloombergs-soda-ban.html