Your favorite winter drink may weaken bones and pack more sugar than a candy bar
Fox News
Hot chocolate contains 20 to 60 grams of sugar per serving, more than twice a candy bar's amount, which experts say can contribute to long-term bone loss over time.
For those with a healthy, balanced diet low in sugar, an occasional hot chocolate is unlikely to cause serious problems, doctors say. Deirdre Bardolf is a lifestyle writer with Fox News Digital.
While a cup of milk delivers about 300 milligrams of calcium — only a quarter of the 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams adults need each day — many hot cocoas can pack 20 to 60 grams of sugar. That's more than twice what's in a standard candy bar and enough to approach or even exceed the American Heart Association's daily limit.
Airlines prepare for record-breaking spring break travel surge as Americans 'prioritize experiences'
U.S. airlines are preparing for record spring travel, with 171 million passengers expected between March and April, marking a 4% increase from last year.
Israeli hospitals evacuate 777 people underground as war with Iran continues. Twelve deaths reported while medical centers restructure operations.
Daily peanut butter consumption helped adults 65 and older stand up from chairs 1.2 seconds faster after six months, according to a new study. Experts reveal why this is important.
During a routine patrol by the Guardia di Finanza in June 2025, Italian authorities discovered a late Roman merchant shipwreck carrying amphorae in the Ionian Sea off Apulia.
Fox News Sr. Correspondent Benjamin Hall releases new children's book this week, citing survival of Ukraine attack where hedgehog toy helped him endure tragic loss of colleagues.
Everyday American foods contain hidden sugars and refined starches that could be harmful to health, according to Dr. Mark Hyman. Even "protein-packed" products remain "full of sugar."
Chloe Cole reveals intense pressure to transition as a minor, parents were told she'd 'probably die’
Chloe Cole sued Kaiser Permanente, alleging fraud and malpractice related to her medical transition as a minor, including puberty blockers, testosterone and a double mastectomy.
Coyote chases 3-year-old toddler in Pasadena, California, driveway, surveillance footage shows. The boy ran screaming back to his mother after the close call.
A viral TikTok video with over 2 million views captured a airplane passenger's profanity-laced outburst as she was escorted off a Frontier Airlines flight headed for Denver.
NYU Langone Health researchers found microplastics in 90% of prostate cancer tumors, with cancerous tissue containing double the plastic levels of healthy tissue.
Spinosaurus mirabilis, a newly identified meat-eating dinosaur rivaling T. rex in size, was found in Niger's Sahara Desert by professor Paul Sereno, Ph.D., and his team.
Test your knowledge of America in this new quiz about our national traits, trends, history and people. Featured this week: airport accolades, soda sensations and a lot more.
Google discontinued its Dark Web Report feature on February 16, 2026, ending the free tool that scanned dark web breach dumps for personal information.