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Evidence mounts that sugary drink taxes make communities healthier

As Santa Cruz, California, becomes the latest city to enact a tax, new research shows such taxes reduce consumption of sugary beverages that are harmful to health.
Cass Wheeler was driven to improve the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ because he knew it meant improving and extending lives across the country and around the world. (Photo courtesy of the Wheeler family)

ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥'s visionary, transformative CEO dies at 84

Cass Wheeler saw his calling as helping others. He did so throughout his 35 years with the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥, the last 10 spent as CEO.

Ralph Edwards (left), host of the radio show "Truth or Consequences," presents the check from The Walking Man contest to ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ President Dr. Arlie R. Barnes in 1948. (ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ archives)

What Actually Happened

You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ $1.5 million - the equivalent of more than $20 million today - in 1948. That's actually false.

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What does the sugar in beverages do to your body?

Sugary drinks can up your risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what the science says (and what you can do about it).