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Sunday, May 19, 2013  One Pittsfield church community decided to use the sun to its advantage.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Caffeine may seem like the perfect way to get a jump start on your day, but the negative side effects could outweigh the pros.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge strikes down NYC's sugary-drinks size rule; enforcement had been set to start Tuesday

Saturday, February 16, 2013  The 3rd annual Dodgeball Tournament raised money for Central High School seniors looking forward to their senior trip.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  More than 20,000 emergency room cases have been reported, mostly involving teens or young adults who have consumed energy drinks.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Booze v Soda: Adults get nearly as many empty calories from alcohol as sugary drinks

Friday, August 17, 2012  Illinois College seeks to open a new dining center called "EinStein," allowing 21 year-old students to purchase no more than two beers with a meal.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Both sides ready their arguments for public hearing over proposed New York City ban on big sugary drinks

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Healthy sippable smoothies to beat the summer heat

Sunday, January 08, 2012  Sharing spoons with kids can transmit dental disease

Thursday, December 29, 2011  New Year's Eve celebrations galore.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for November 15, we're talking about a new study that says sugary drinks can expand your waistline ... without making you weigh more.

Thursday, November 03, 2011  A new report calls for a two cent per ounce tax on sugar sweetened beverages in the state.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  For our Facebook Story of the Day for October 26, we suggest you pick up something warm to drink, but try to avoid the calories!

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for July 5, we take a look at fast food restaurants who might look to cash in on alcohol sales.