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WHO diseases panel split on soft drink sugar tax to cut obesity

The panel said that its 21 members represented rich and diverse viewsâ€, but that some views were conflictingâ€.

1 Jun 2018 8:30 PM IST

Sugar prices staged a smart comeback at Rs 150 per quintal.

Know your sugar substitutes: Aspartame, sucralose, saccharin and...

The harmful health effects of sugar has led scientists around the globe to scout for sugar substitutes.

6 Jun 2018 3:10 PM IST

Upon digestion, carbohydrate is converted into glucose, a sugar which the human body can burn immediately or store away.

The importance of including carbohydrates in your regular diet

Carbohydrates are found in foods like fruits, vegetables, breads, Indian bread (chapati), and dairy products, among...

7 Sept 2018 10:56 AM IST

Currently, import of raw and white sugar attracts 40 per cent customs duty.

India to surpass Brazil as top sugar producer, eyes bigger export...

Total supplies would be around 45 million tonnes against local demand of 25.5 million tonnes.

6 Sept 2018 8:26 AM IST

Sugar prices staged a smart comeback at Rs 150 per quintal.

Cabinet defers Rs 4,500 cr sugar package; proposal may come up next...

India's sugar output is set to increase further to 35 million tonnes in the next marketing year from 32 million tonnes.

19 Sept 2018 3:12 PM IST

Research shows that people who are taught to appreciate the natural flavours of coffee are best able to reduce their sugar intake in the beverage (Photo: Pixabay)

Savouring the natural flavours of coffee may help reduce sugar intake

For people who like coffee with sugar, focusing on it with their senses could help reduce sugar intake.

23 Aug 2017 7:53 AM IST

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Eating high sugar diets ups risk of mental disorders in men

The team compared sugar consumption with rates of common mental disorders in more than 5,000 men between 1983 and 2013.

6 Aug 2017 10:19 AM IST

Eating lots of fatty and sugary foods triggers inflammation in the liver and the body responds by sending immune cells to neutralize the threat (Photo: Pixabay)

Experimental new drug may reverse effects of obesity-related liver...

Drug which has been well tolerated in animals has research team planning further testing in order to move into early...

4 Aug 2017 8:49 AM IST

Sugar production in India, the worlds second largest producer, is estimated to be lower at over 21 million tonnes this year.

Sugar stocks shoot up post import duty hike to 50 per cent

Shares of Shree Renuka Sugars climbed 5.36 per cent and Dwarikesh Sugar Industries 4.69 per cent on BSE.

11 July 2017 1:11 PM IST

Sugar production in India, the worlds second largest producer, is estimated to be lower at over 21 million tonnes this year.

Govt mulls hiking import duty on sugar to 60 per cent

Government had in April allowed import of 5 lakh tonnes of raw sugar at zero duty to boost domestic supply.

2 July 2017 3:00 PM IST

Sugar production in India, the worlds second largest producer, is estimated to be lower at over 21 million tonnes this year.

Sugar trade to pick up post-GST; prices not to rise: Govt

GST will not affect sugar supply in the market nor lead to increase in prices.

1 July 2017 2:46 PM IST

Sugar production in India, the worlds second largest producer, is estimated to be lower at over 21 million tonnes this year.

Import tax on sugar may be raised by govt, say sources

Government may raise import duty on sugar as cheaper imports are flooding Indian market.

7 July 2017 6:02 PM IST