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Arizona lawmakers are debating whether food stamps should cover soda. Representative Leo Biasiucci’s proposal would ban soft drinks—both regular and diet — from being purchased with food assistance.

And for their part, the bill’s sponsors aren’t running away from the usual criticism that “whenever you tax something, you ...

The state of Maryland is looking to sweeten its tax revenue thanks to a proposed tax on sugary drinks, syrups and powders. If ...

A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may soon get a boost from new ...

To help Marylanders reduce their consumption of sugary drinks, Delegate Emily Shetty of Montgomery County is proposing a new legislation.

The tax would cost 2 cents per ounce and would help fund free schools meals, childcare, and the state's ailing general fund.

The tax would cost 2 cents per ounce and would help fund free schools meals, childcare, and the state's ailing general fund.

NOVEL research has shed light on a potential mechanism linking sugary drinks to an increased risk of diabetes. Scientists have found that metabolites produced by gut microbes may play a role in this ...

In South Africa, for instance, despite a sugar tax, beverage companies have increased their advertising to maintain sales, particularly targeting affluent men under the age of 45, the highest ...