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Healthnotes Newswire (April 12, 2007)—Mothers and teachers have been saying it for years, and now science backs them up: kids who drink lots of sugary soft drinks have more trouble with hyperactivity and other mental health difficulties than other kids.

Soft drinks are a significant source of simple sugars. As much as 100 grams (about 7 tablespoons) of sugar is likely to be found in a typical liter of soda. Refined sugar has received attention as one of the major culprits in the childhood obesity epidemic, the rising incidence of type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

Healthnotes Newswire (March 22, 2007)—Many studies have suggested that increased fat mass benefits the bones. However, a new study finds that this is not the case, particularly for adolescents and young adults.

“Despite the dire repercussions of obesity, the traditional paradigm suggests that increased body fat is beneficial to the skeleton and could protect against osteoporosis,” said Vicente Gilsanz, MD, professor of radiology and orthopedic surgery at the Keck School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. “Our findings challenge this widely held view.”