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

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

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

A new study assesses the effects of sugar-laden beverages on global health, with higher rates of consumption found in Latin ...

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 ...

Too much sugar can impact your risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Here is why drinks are particularly a problem.

People Are Sharing Impressive Meal Ideas That Taste Expensive But Are Surprisingly Cost-Effective U.S. government says 120k ...

Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption accounts for about 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of ...

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

Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages leads to over 330,000 annual deaths due to cardiovascular disease and type 2 ...