Evening Express

Providing an energetic and solutions-oriented look at the day’s news, accompanied by deeper discussions on stories that resonate in U.S. households, including parenting, education, health, personal finance and relationships.

Judge rules New York City's ban on sugary drinks is illegal.

Sweet victory: Judge rules NYC soda ban illegal!

Here's something that'll really quench the thirst of Big Gulp lovers in New York City: A state Supreme Court judge has ruled that the ban on large sugary beverages is not legal, calling it "arbitrary and capricious."

"The court finds that the regulation herein is laden with exceptions based on economic and political concerns," Justice Milton Tingling wrote in the decision.

Phony baloney? Don't be fooled by these fake foods!

Phony baloney? Don't be fooled by these fake foods!

Can you spot fake olive oil? How about fake pomegranate juice? Know the difference between canned tuna and escolar?

A new study by the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP), finds fraudulent foods are up 60% this year. The most common offenders? Olive oil, milk, saffron, honey and coffee. Other top imposters include tea, fish, maple syrup and spices.

It takes HOW long to burn off a soda?!

It takes HOW long to burn off a soda?!

Coca-Cola is taking on obesity -- something the company has been blamed for in the past. In a new ad, the iconic company says it's ready to be part of the obesity solution.

But the bottom line is a 12-ounce can of regular Coke still has 140 calories. Check out the video above to see how long it took one of our producers to work that off!

This mom lost half her weight!

This mom lost half her weight!

It's one of the most popular People Magazine issues every year -- the stories of people who've lost half their body weight. Leah Fernandez is a 33-year-old mom featured in this week's article.

She weighed 251 pounds and was able to drop half her weight. Check out the video above to hear how!

Three flu myths -- BUSTED!

Three flu myths -- BUSTED!

You know the feeling: the chills, headache, a fever. It's flu season and it could the worst one in a decade.

While the flu is spreading fast so is misinformation. Are you worried about sending your kids to school or sending them back to play sports?

Charged extra for asking the doc questions?

Charged extra for asking the doc questions?

Susan Krantz was at the doctor's office for a wellness visit and wanted to ask about her sore hip. She says those added questions prompted an extra $50 charge on her bill!

If you find yourself in a similar situation, HLN money expert Clark Howard says you can file a fee dispute with the local affiliate of the American Medical Association. He also says you can hire a billing advocate who will go through some of your bigger bills to look for false or excessive chargse.

Before you get that tattoo...

Before you get that tattoo...

Have you noticed more and and more people are getting tattoos? The stigma is gone thanks, in part, to sexy stars sporting ink.

A recent poll found 21% of adults in the United States admit to having at least one tattoo. Women are also more likely to get tattoos when compared to men.

How one women lost 100lbs and kept it off!

How one women lost 100lbs and kept it off!

Nina Ellis-Hervey was a graduate student in Texas in 2006 and she was on a mission to lose weight. At her heaviest, she weighted about 235 pounds. Now, she's about 100 pounds lighter and more committed than ever to living a healthy lifestyle!

Read more: Obesity study: We're headed for BIG trouble!

Study: Older dads = more risk for certain disorders

Study: Older dads = more risk for certain disorders

Usually doctors warn women about their age when it comes to risk factors for genetic disorders. But new research suggests maybe we should be looking at the guys' age, too.

According to a study just published in the journal Nature, men's sperm becomes more susceptible to random mutations as they age. What this basically means is their children are then more susceptible to certain disorders like autism and schizophrenia.

Three ways to make your produce last longer

Three ways to make your produce last longer

Americans are wasting about 40% of our food supply, which is just shocking to us. A big problem for families is spoiled food in the fridge.

Read more: 40% of our food is going in the trash

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