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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 ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ because he knew it meant improving and extending lives across the country and around the world. (Photo courtesy of the Wheeler family)

·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ's visionary, transformative CEO dies at 84

Cass Wheeler saw his calling as helping others. He did so throughout his 35 years with the ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ, 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 ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ President Dr. Arlie R. Barnes in 1948. (·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ archives)

What Actually Happened

You may have heard a misconception that Procter & Gamble gave the ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ $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).

Vikings mascot highlights effort to get kids active

Dec 16, 2021

The Minnesota Vikings mascot recently wore fan-designed shoes designed to highlight NFL Play 60, a joint initiative of the ·¬ÇÑÊÓÆµ and the National Football League to inspire youth to be active 60 minutes each day.