People won't stop drinking soda because of a small tax,” one respondent said. The post ‘Another money grab’: Here’s why ...
Researchers identify a significant association between sugar-sweetened beverage tax and BMI changes among adults living in ...
We've slapped a tax on sugary drinks, watched prices rise, and people bought less soda—but their waistlines didn’t seem to ...
The Boston City Council will soon debate the possibility of a tax on sugary drinks. Would you support it? The post Tell us: ...
According to the CDC, frequent consumption of sugary drinks is linked to adverse health outcomes that include obesity, type 2 ...
Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan proposed a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages Jan. 15, aiming to combat the ...
A new study reveals that sugary drinks like soda and fruit juices can heighten getting type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular ...
Councilmember Jim Harrity, who introduced the resolution, says the charge 'disproportionately impacts low-income communities.' ...
As highly caffeinated energy drinks have become popular with kids, a coalition of health organizations has new guidelines on ...
Councilmember Jim Harrity says residents leave town to shop to avoid the tax, and claims that costs the city lots of revenue.
During its first meeting of the year Thursday, City Council approved legislation to hold hearings on the city’s sweetened ...
Of the nearly 500 readers who responded to our poll, the majority (70%) said they wouldn’t support a tax on sugary drinks if it came to fruition. Just over a quarter of readers were in favor of ...