“Fizzy drinks that contain sugar are bad for your teeth as they can cause chemical erosion of the tooth enamel. The sugar combines with the bacteria in your mouth and becomes acidic. Beverages ...

Coca-Cola contains almost 35g of (added) sugar in a 330ml can – almost nine teaspoons. A 500ml can of Monster Energy Drink weighs in at a tooth-aching 55g of sugar – almost 14 teaspoons.

The new research linked carbonated drinks -- including those with sugar or artificial sweeteners -- to a 22% higher risk of stroke. And, it added, risk rose sharply among those who drank two or ...

The average household consumption of carbonated drinks, for instance, has expanded by 250 ml over the last two years, with the trend expected to grow, Kantar says, as fizzy drink makers keep ...