Soda habit is bad for your kidneys, heart, and more

http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/healthyliving/2012/04/20/soda-habit-bad-for-your-kidneys-heart-and-more/

It's not jus the high fructose corn syrup and the aspartame.

Drinkingsoda may increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, and gout, according to several studies. And the phosphate in both regular and diet colas may be linked to kidney failure.

Childrenare negatively affected by drinking soda as well -- researchers link it to the rising rate of childhood obesity. Some studies link sodas to infertility, but this is controversial. And some sodas may even contain cancer-causing coloring and flame-retardant chemicals!