Boston city councilors plan to hold a hearing on the issue. A new city tax on sugary drinks would require approval from state ...

New study shows sugar-sweetened drinks cause millions of diabetes and heart disease cases annually, in developing nations hit ...

A tax on sugary drinks could fund important programs and improve public health, Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is ...

Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed the idea as a way to promote healthier habits among residents and also raise ...

For years, researchers have known the indulgent beverages are high in calories and can lead to diseases such as diabetes, but ...

The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use.

The health risks associated with sugary drinks are becoming clearer thanks to a new study outlining just how widespread the ...

Global study shows sugary drinks caused 2.2 million diabetes cases and 1.2 million cardiovascular cases in 2020, with Latin ...

Sugar-sweetened beverages, the liquid delight promising a moment of joy and delivering a lifetime (?) of regret. Position as ...

Sugary drinks, including sodas and sweetened teas, are linked to hundreds of thousands of deaths annually, increasing risks ...

Even in sub-Saharan Africa, one of the last bastions untouched by Western diets, sugar-sweetened drinks are fueling disease.

Indonesia plans to impose an excise tax on sugary packaged beverages starting July 2025, aiming to curb excessive sugar ...