'Sugar taxes' have limited effect on soda drinking

Many states are taxing sugar-sweetened beverages as a tactic to limit obesity, especially among children. A new study that followed grade-school students found no significant link between sales taxes and soda consumption or weight gain, except among certain low-income children. (Full article: 526 words)

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