Water and Beverage FAQ

Energy drinks contain caffeine and other ingredients that may not be safe for kids. They may also have lots of sugar and empty calories. Learn more about why kids should be careful with energy drinks.

Dairy cows treated with synthetic growth hormones produce more milk and that scares some people. Find out if milk from rBST cows is any different from milk from untreated cows.

If you don't drink alcohol, there's no reason to start, but if you do like beer, a small to moderate amount of beer can be good for you. Learn more about the nutritional content of beer.

You shouldn't' drink large amounts of water all at one time. Drinking too much water too fast can cause hyponatremia, or water toxicity. Learn more about hyponatremia.

Dealcoholized wine is alcohol-free, but retains the antioxidants found in regular wine. Find out if alcohol-free wine is good for you.

Boiling water more than once won't cause cancer. However, it will concentrate some contaminants like nitrates. Learn more about this urban legend.

A reader wants to know if children can drink soy milk. It's often used as a replacement beverage for kids and adults who can't or don't want to consume cows milk.

Caffeine is everywhere from coffee to tea to energy drinks. It is easy to over-do your caffeine consumption so find out how much is really safe.

Milk is pasteurized to killed bacteria and extend shelf life, but some people believe pasteurized milk isn't as good for you as raw milk. Learn why it's necessary to pasteurize milk.

Your body contains a lot of water and you need to keep hydrated to stay healthy. Your body needs water for many reasons - your blood, organs, and muscles all contain substantial amounts of water.

Water doesn't have any calories. Replacing high-calorie beverages with water may help you lose weight, but you still have to reduce the number of calories you take in every day to lose weight.