That initial enjoyment belies hidden danger, though. Sugar-sweetened drinks typically offer scant nutritional value, and ...

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

SSBs are the single largest source of calories and added sugar in American diets, according to Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of ...

In 2020 alone, an estimated 2.2 million cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million cases of cardiovascular disease can be ...

A new study reveals that sugary drinks like soda and fruit juices can heighten getting type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular ...

Sugar-sweetened beverages may increase your risk for heart disease and diabetes, and are linked to over 300,000 deaths, a ...

The Boston City Council plans to discuss the possibility of imposing a new local tax on sodas and other sugary drinks.

Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are a ubiquitous part of diets worldwide, yet their toll on public health is staggering.

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

Additionally, an association was found between sugary drinks and 340,000 2020 deaths attributed to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Sugary drinks "cause more than 330,000 annual deaths ...

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