Fizzy Drinks and Their Risks

Refreshing bubbles coming at a cost

Flavored Sparkling Water and Your Teeth

Our Dr. Frank McGeorge has an eye-opening report on the effects your favorite fizzy drinks may be having on your health.

With the summer heat in full swing, a crisp carbonated drink sounds refreshing at the end of the day.

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In fact, you may even believe you’re choosing a healthy alternative to soda by choosing sugar free sparkling waters, with or without flavoring added.

However, according to recent research this is not entirely the case, and you may want to make some changes to your habits.

Local 4′s Dr. McGeorge has important information on how to limit the damage done to your body when consuming these drinks and the reasons why you may want to switch your flavored water for a regular one.

Watch this Good Health report, Thursday at 5 p.m. on Local 4 News, ClickOnDetroit and streaming on Local 4+.

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Katlyn, a senior at MSU, is an intern in the Creative Services Department.

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