Verdict: Fizzy drinks can cause allergies -but only in a tiny percentage of children. If you are worried about your child's health, consult your GP. Can fizzy drinks make you fat? Although some ...

More than one fifth of seven to 10-year-olds consume nearly 10 cans of fizzy drinks each week and 80% of these are bought by parents, according to a report today. Indulging a child's sweet tooth ...