Nation May 24 Watch 9:41 Does taxing sugary drinks result in better health outcomes? What some cities have found Experts say drinking a lot of sweetened beverages can lead to obesity, diabetes and heart disease. This week, the federal government reversed decades of policy and allowed states to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda and other… By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara
Making Sen$e Oct 04 How taxing sugary drinks affects a community's health and economy Studies show a "sin tax" reduces consumption of sugary drinks but also increases shopping in suburbs that lie outside the taxable area. By Gretchen Frazee
Health Jun 01 U.S. blocks UN health panel from backing taxes on sugar drinks The move disappointed many public health experts but was enthusiastically welcomed by the International Food and Beverage Alliance — a group that represents companies including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo. and Unilever. By Jamey Keaten, Maria Cheng, Associated Press
Nation Oct 17 Cities prepare referendums for taxing sugary drinks Voters in three California cities and one in Colorado will decide next month whether to slap a special tax on sugary drinks like soda and sports thirst-quenchers after costly, high-stakes campaigns that are pitting healthy-lifestyle advocates against the beverage and… By Elaine S. Povich, Stateline
Jan 07 New dietary guidelines come down hard on added sugars By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Some Americans may not have to cut back on eggs and salt as much as they once thought and eating lean meat is still OK. But watch the added sugars, especially the sugary drinks. Continue reading
Oct 11 Would you switch your favorite drink if it cost more? By William Brangham, Elisabeth Ponsot As San Francisco considers a tax on sugary beverages, NewsHour Weekend spoke with residents as they bought their favorite drinks. We asked: if the price of their beverage of choice increased, would it change their consumption behavior?… Continue reading