South Africans will soon feel a sharper sting at the till when buying alcohol and cigarettes, after Finance Minister Enoch ...

Chronic alcohol use depletes nutrients—and poor nutrition increases risk for alcohol dependence. Learn how diet, brain chemistry, and gut health create a self-reinforcing cycle.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced above-inflation increases for excise duties on alcohol and tobacco.

Non-alcoholic gin could be a healthier, low-calorie alternative to use as a substitute in your favorite cocktail. Try one of ...

The science pros at TKOR reveal what happens when sulfuric acid is poured on sugar.

The not-so-sweet foods with low calorie, artificial sweeteners aren't necessarily better for you. Research shows that they ...

While society readily acknowledges alcohol’s addictive potential, we still treat sugar cravings as harmless indulgences or simple matters of willpower. Yet emerging research reveals that sugar ...

For those managing diabetes or aiming for better blood sugar, cutting back on refined white sugar is crucial. The article suggests several diabetic-friendly sugar alternatives like stevia ...

“This single receptor is responsible for our insatiable, never-ending attraction to sugar,” says Columbia neuroscientist Charles Zuker, who led the study. “And now that we have this ...

Despite their sweet taste and similar structure to sugar, sugar alcohols follow an entirely different pathway through your body. These compounds—with names like xylitol, erythritol, and sorbitol ...

The new sugar tax structure proposes removing the exemption for milk-based drinks whilst introducing a ‘lactose allowance’ to account for the natural sugars in the milk component of these drinks.