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Should Soda Be Limited Or Banned?

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:04:02 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made headlines for proposing that sugar-laden drinks packaged in containers with more than sixteen ounces be banned.

Is Sugar the Next Great Health Crisis? [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:00:45 +0000

You know cigarettes and excessive alcohol consumption are bad for you. But what about sugar? A California doctor says it’s not just unhealthy, it’s downright toxic.

Researcher Propose Higher Tax on Sugary Beverages

Daryl Nelson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:36:55 +0000

As obesity continues to plague the United States, many states have imposed a tax cost on some of the products that contribute to unhealthy weight gain, like soda. But experts believe that the current sales tax isn’t high enough to truly impact health and weight loss.