Cola consumption linked to weaker bones in women

Cola consumption linked to weaker bones in women - Yahoo! News (Reuters)

Here's the bottom line: it's the phosphoric acid in the cola drinks that trashes our bones:

"Cola contains phosphoric acid, the researchers note, which impairs calcium absorption and increases excretion of the mineral. Caffeine has also been linked to osteoporosis, they add." [bolding and italics mine]

I don't know if this means all soft drinks, or only cola drinks. Time to check the soft-drink labels!