SOFT DRINKS: Disease in a Can

Out of over 100 soft drinks and other beverages analyzed by the government, five contained levels of benzene -- a cancer-causing chemical linked to leukemia -- that exceed federal standards set for benzene in drinking water, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ... Aside from the potential benzene risks, MindConnection has compiled a thorough article on all of soft drinks' potential health threats. Soft drinks, they say, could rightfully be called: Osteoporosis in a can Diabetes in a can Cancer in a can Bloomberg.com May 20, 2006 Yahoo News May 19, 2006 MindConnection Dr. Mercola's Comment: I am still shocked every time I reflect on the fact that the number one source of calories in America comes from soda. We clearly have a long way to go to share even the most fundamental, basic nutrition concepts to the typical highly deceived and manipulated American consumer ... Related Articles: The Real Dangers of Soda to You and Your Children The Amazing Statistics and Dangers of Soda Pop Soda Drinkers Have Higher Cancer Risk