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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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