Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive substance globally. But even people who only consume a cup of coffee or tea daily may feel adverse effects This is why a growing number of people are deciding to give up caffeine...
They’re not healthy — just healthier than soda (which isn’t that hard to be)....
MYRKL, a groundbreaking pre-drinking supplement that's created waves in the international market - offering a novel approach to enjoy imbibing without the morning-after effects - is now available locally.
Microbiologists have compared the bottles to a portable Petri dish if not looked after.....
For centuries red wine has been thought to trigger headaches more than other drinks, and it has been unclear exactly why - some new research has come up with a new probability...
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and its high levels of caffeine are among the main reasons why. It’s a natural stimulant that provides an energy buzz, and we just can’t get enough.
Researchers have identified a brain chemical that makes alcohol taste bitter to women...
You pour a chilled glass of your favourite cab sav and are about to take a sip when a fruit fly lands in it. The fly is clearly dead. But given what you know about where flies hang out, you wonder if it’s safe to drink.
While this correspondent's consumption is not on the level of Donald Trump’s, she’s still concerned about its possible links to cancer. Here's a great exploration of the history of diet drinks, why more women drink them, and whether it's prudent to stop.
Lovers of Diet Coke have little to fear....
Coffee's ability to boost alertness is commonly attributed to caffeine, but new research suggests there may be other underlying mechanisms that explain this effect.
Conflicting information from two groups at the health organization is likely to sow further confusion over whether it’s safe to consume the sugar alternative used in many thousands of products globally.
Which? Magazine survey finds some high-street coffee brands have enough caffeine in them to wake the dead.
This Economist podcast explores how innovators are dreaming up ways to enjoy the effects of alcohol, without the costs
After a good night out you may not be surprised when you wake up feeling rough the next morning. But what may surprise you is if your friends aren’t feeling the same way.
Umqombothi traditional beer, coupled with a maize-based diet — where maize is not stored properly — may be the leading cause of oesophageal cancer in the Eastern Cape. This is according to the latest findings of researchers at Walter Sisulu University, East London.
A new anti-hangover supplement - using probiotics - has just gone on sale in various parts of the world. It is marketed by its Swedish maker as Myrkl - pronounced Miracle - as “the pre-drinking pill that works”. But does it?
Yet more good news on rooibos tea's health properties - with new research showing that, specifically, unfermented or green rooibos may help reduce anxiety.
New SA research, with two clinical trials, is under way to see if rooibos is really viable as a means to treat allergies.
Alcohol has become so normalised there’s hardly a situation when a drink doesn’t feel appropriate, experts say. Here's a compelling and provocative article on how marketing obfuscates the real risks of alcohol, especially for women...