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Levy on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Sinks Their Sales by 11%

A levy of 10 pence per drink added to the price of sugar-sweetened beverages...

Price Increase Reduces Soft Drink Consumption

Sales of soft drinks at a hospital in Melbourne, Australia, dropped by more than...

Sugar Consumption Costs the World $172 Billion in Dental Care

Global sugar consumption costs the world approximately $172 billion in dental treatment, according to...

89% of Adolescents Consume Sports Drinks

Sports drinks continue to be popular among adolescents, with 89% of 12- to 14-year-olds...

California Budget Boosts Denti-Cal Funding

Passed on June 15, the 2017-2018 California budget includes funding for state dental programs....

New Taxes Won’t Dramatically Raise Sugary Beverage Prices

The nation went to the polls to choose our next President on Tuesday, yet...

California Tobacco Tax on the Ballot on Tuesday

In addition to the Presidential election and down-ballot races that will be decided on...

World Health Organization Calls for Taxes on Sugary Drinks Worldwide

To stem rising rates of tooth decay as well as obesity and type 2...

Tax on Sweetened Beverages Could Reduce Tooth Decay

As the rates of obesity and tooth decay continue to climb worldwide, many governments...

Tax Reduces Sugary Beverage Consumption in Berkeley

The penny-per-ounce tax that the city of Berkeley in California imposed on sugar-sweetened beverages...