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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

AS a nation, we guzzle 15BILLION litres of fizzy drinks every year. But they are to blame for one in ten new cases of type 2 ...

Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan is requesting a hearing to propose a tax on sugary drinks in attempt to improve public ...

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

Sugary drinks were found to be linked to over 330,000 deaths a year. You may want to think twice before adding soda to your shopping cart. New research shows that not only do sugary drinks increase ...