Soda
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Hear Case on Soda Tax
In 2016, Philadelphia became the first major city in the U.S. to pass a soda tax.
How Soda Companies Target Latino Lawmakers
During the last election, members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus received nearly twice as much money in donations from soda companies as the average California Legislature member.
Trade, Tariffs, and Tooth Decay
How lower tariffs lead to people buying more soda.
A Look at the Additives in Our Snacks and Drinks
Basically, everything you want to munch on is bad for you.
Mexico's National Soda Tax Is Raising Prices
But whether Mexicans will drink less soda in the long term—and whether a similar law in Berkeley, California, will work at all—remains to be seen.
For Most of Us, Obesity Is Unrelated to Junk Food
Don't start stuffing your face, though. It's not like burgers and pop are good for you.
Evidence Suggests Warning Labels for Soft Drinks Are Ineffective
Sorry, San Francisco: A team of researchers report that, for adolescents, health warning labels are effectively negated by an ad’s imagery.
This Week in Sugar
A not-so-sweet round-up of news and research on sugar companies.