Palmerston North City Council has proposed to extend its sugary drinks ban to include a beloved sports ground and other venues. * One submission told the council it’s not the city residents’ “mother” ...

Alcohol tax will rise in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI) at 3.6%, and a new system will be rolled out to tax wines ...

Ultra-processed foods are essentially industrially prepared ready-to-eat formulations that are derived from a limited variety of crops such as wheat or soy, and contain additives for enhancement of ...

Dry January helps many people observe their relationship with alcohol, whether that be in a good or bad light. Taking a look at the positives you experienced over the month can aid in keeping them ...

Coca-Cola has recalled a number of its drinks from UK shelves, including Coca-Cola, Coca Cola Zero and Diet Coke, due a safety risk. The drink giant is recalling several of its canned drinks because ...

"Real Housewives of New York City" star Luann de Lesseps shared her surprising tips for staying fit at 59, including practicing intermittent fasting and avoiding salad after 6 p.m.

In a new recommendation on kids' beverage consumption, a group of experts advised that kids ages 5 to 18 should not have ...

Soft drinks with added sugar might increase a person's risk of type 2 diabetes by affecting their gut microbiome, new ...

New research links energy drinks to heart risks particularly in those with genetic conditions raising serious concerns about their safety.

Health experts recommend no caffeine for anyone younger than 19. The Roger Wood Johnson Foundation has a program called Healthy Eating Research. Experts with the program saying drinking caffeinated ...

You are what you drink. So says a leading a national health program that just released nutrition guidelines for kids focused on what they drink. And your teenager may not be happy to hear this.Among ...

It's well known that consuming sugary drinks increases the risk of diabetes, but the mechanism behind this relationship is unclear. Now researchers show that metabolites produced by gut microbes might ...