Scientists have known for years that alcohol and sugar can damage the liver and influence your choices in ways that feel automatic. A new animal study now suggests they may do so through the same ...

From whisky and gin to wine and beer, here’s the truth about how much sugar is actually hiding in your favourite drinks — so ...

Alcohol turns the body into its own sugar factory, fueling addiction and liver damage through a single metabolic pathway.

Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are popular sugar substitutes. Both can add sweetness to foods and drinks for little to no calories. But there are differences, and some may have mild side ...

If you are trying to cut back on added sugar — and you should, because excess sugar increases risks for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease — you might be tempted by products advertised as low sugar, ...

As we become more aware of the health risks associated with added sugars, substitute sweeteners have never been more popular. Some—like aspartame (NutraSweet and Equal), saccharin (Sweet n’ Low), ...

Kava and sugar both help manage stress and alter mood, though their mechanisms differ. Kava calms the nervous system with ...

After hearing from a reader with diabetes and dry mouth who was searching for hard sugar-free candy with no sugar alcohols, I replied that if there are any products without these types of sweeteners, ...

Ready to give your teas, coffees, smoothies, and homemade flavored waters a healthier twist? As your friendly wellness writer ...

Use these six natural sugar substitutes to help you monitor your refined sugar intake. The best part is that they are likely in your pantry already.

Better-for-you” candy often promises less sugar and natural ingredients. But does that really make a difference?

A growing body of evidence suggests that sugar substitutes negatively impact heart disease and stroke risk. (Getty Images) It’s no secret that too much added sugar is bad for us. Sugar-rich food and ...