Health

WHO says time to hike alcohol, sugary drinks tax

Countries need to increase their taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, saying too few states were using tax to incentivize healthier behaviors.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Tax on sugary drinks helps health during pregnancy

Taxes on sugary drinks reduce the risk of gestational diabetes and unhealthy weight gain in pregnant women, reports a new UC San Francisco study of more than 5 million women.

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