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Taxing Sodas Won't Spur Much Weight Loss, Study Says

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Of course it won't "spur" weight loss. Folks will just get those calories from a million other less expensive, but just as sugar-laden, foods. 

But...what about all that extra money the state rakes in from the added tax revenue? Couldn't it be used to go toward weight loss education programs, etc. Well, if you buy into the supply-side notion of economic theory, the more you tax hard working folks, the more they refuse to pay the tax...and the less revenue you get.

Taxing soda = not so good. Here's the link to the article...

Can a Cup of Coffee Ease the Symptoms of Asthma?

From the NY Times...

The suspicion stems in part from its chemical structure, which resembles that of theophylline, a common asthma medication that relaxes the airway muscles and relieves wheezing,shortness of breath and other respiratory problems. Indeed, when caffeine is ingested and broken down by the liver, one byproduct is small amounts of theophylline.

The article does note that the improvements, if any, are "slight" and aren't a replacement for medication.