PDPHE explained that sugary drinks are one of the leading causes of chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, and tooth decay.

Health experts warn rising obesity rates are linked to sugary drinks in children, urging water and monitored milk intake as healthier alternatives.

Pueblo's health department wants to make healthy drinks the default option for kids' meals at local restaurants. Here's why they say it's important.

As highly caffeinated energy drinks have become popular with kids, a coalition of health organizations has new guidelines on what's a healthy beverage. Some of the advice may surprise parents.

New guidelines from health organizations say kids ages 5-18 should steer away from plant-based milks and drinks with non-sugar sweeteners.

Kids and teens around the world are consuming more sugary drinks, increasing their risk of future health problems, a new study finds.

House Bill 1469 also known as the “For Our Kids Act” was introduced earlier this month and would put a tax on sugary drinks. If passed, sugary beverages like soda, sports drinks, and energy ...

Maryland lawmakers are considering a new tax on sugary drinks as a potential solution to the state's significant budget deficit.

Mighties launches Chill Pill Drinks for kids, new functional beverages made to support calm, focus, and hydration. Sugar-free and designed for children 3+ ...

Sugary drink intake by children and adolescents increased by almost a quarter between 1990 and 2018 Increase parallels rises in obesity among young people. Action needed to curb consumption ...

The House of Delegates Ways and Means Committee heard more than two hours of testimony from those for and against the new measure that would impose taxes on certain sugary drinks.