After a recent change in state law, the Boston City Council approved a measure Wednesday that allows restaurants with existing licenses to sell only beer and wine to upgrade to licenses that allow ...

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s legal bill for her high-stakes congressional hearing on sanctuary cities last March has increased ...

A recent research review suggests drinking sugary or alcoholic beverages may contribute to hair loss while some nutrients may boost hair growth. A new research review suggests that sugary and ...

It's no secret that Americans consume too much sugar, according to public health guidelines. Now, researchers have found one possible trigger that pushes people to reach for sweet things: hot weather.

WASHINGTON — Global warming in the United States is amping up the country’s sweet tooth, a new study found. When the temperature rises, Americans — especially those with less money and education — ...

People consuming more sugary drinks and ice cream on warmer days, particularly those with less money could pose a growing threat to health as climate change drives up temperatures, new research warned ...

Lauren Ball receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Heart Foundation, Gallipoli Medical Research and Mater Health, Springfield City ...

India's new GST reforms have introduced a 40% sin tax slab for luxury and harmful products — and for the first time, sugar-loaded drinks like colas, sodas, and energy drinks have joined alcohol and ...

Brian is a New York–based science and health journalist. His work has been published by The Atlantic, The Paris Review, The New York Times For Kids, CBS News, The TODAY Show, Barron's PENTA, Engadget, ...