Study finds link between drinking some diet soda during pregnancy and autism in boys

Study finds link between drinking some diet soda during pregnancy and autism in boys

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A team of researchers say they have observed a link between autism diagnosis in boys and their mothers drinking at least one diet soda daily or consuming an equivalent amount of the sweetener aspartame during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, according to a new study. In the study, the researchers at the University … Read more

That Baking Soda in Your Fridge Probably Isn’t Doing Much

That Baking Soda in Your Fridge Probably Isn’t Doing Much

Deep in the back of many refrigerators sits a small orange box with one of the top corners torn off—or, in some cases, a bowl of white powder. That, of course, is (probably) baking soda, and it was placed there to absorb any food odors in the fridge. If this is something you do, chances … Read more

To Stay Slim in Middle Age, Lay Off the Potato Chips, French Fries, Soda and Bacon

To Stay Slim in Middle Age, Lay Off the Potato Chips, French Fries, Soda and Bacon

Getty Images When it comes to keeping your weight down, a new study by Harvard researchers suggests that the quality of your food matters more than its calorie count. Intuitively, we know that gorging on burgers and French fries and slurping down soda leads to more weight gain than eating fresh fruits, veggies and brown rice. … Read more