Of the nearly 500 readers who responded to our poll, the majority (70%) said they wouldn't support a tax on sugary drinks.

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

A tax on sugary drinks could fund important programs and improve public health, but critics argue it could harm small ...

The Boston City Council is proposing a tax on sugary drinks, saying the money on unhealthy beverages can be put to good use.

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

A new study reveals that sugary drinks like soda and fruit juices can heighten getting type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular ...

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 Boston city councilor is hoping to kick sugar cravings to the curb by proposing a tax on sugary drinks that will be ...

A tax of 2 cents per ounce of sugar drinks could raise $20-30 million annually for the city while dissuading people from ...