Guest post by Mark Cucuzzella, MD

Last month, I wrote an article which was featured in Salon about the growing epidemic of sugary drinks in hospitals. While experts generally agree that sugary drinks like soda, sport drinks, and punches contribute to chronic illnesses and obesity, these beverages remain prevalent in most healthcare facilities…

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That's what some companies are claiming. Currently trending in an era of personalized nutrition are diets tailored to a patient's DNA.