“The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no caffeinated coffee, tea, soda, sports drinks or other products for children under 12, while adolescents between 12 and 18 should limit their intake to ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a seasonal drink, but many of them come with ...

Sugar hides in plain sight, tucked into cereals, snacks, and drinks that kids love. While it sweetens moments, its impact on young brains runs deep, quietly reshaping how children think, feel, and ...

Children’s beverage and snack brands are repositioning themselves to resonate with parents who are increasingly health-conscious and label-aware. With the FDA’s updated (as of December 2024) ...

Glycerol – the sugar substitute that prevents slushie drinks from freezing into a solid lump – has come under fire this week.

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 and ...

Teens loves socializing over iced coffee drinks. But new expert guidance says teens should not drink any amount of caffeine. “Research shows that what children and teens drink has a big impact on ...

Editor’s note: This story and its headline have been updated to accurately reflect that families can still order sugary drinks for kids; they simply will not be featured on the kids’ menus. Also, the ...

DENVER — Health experts are urging parents to pay closer attention to what their children drink, as obesity rates among kids continue to rise. 9NEWS Medical Expert Dr. Payal Kohli said that 20% of ...