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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sugar-sweetened beverages were responsible for an estimated 9.8% of new type 2 diabetes cases and 3.1% of cardiovascular ...

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 ...

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