Qatar Introduces Sugar‑Based Excise Tax to Promote Healthier Consumption

The General Tax Authority has announced new amendments to the excise tax law, expanding its scope to include sugary drinks and sweetened beverages. The measure, issued under Law No. (2) of 2026 amending provisions of Law No. (25) of 2018, is aimed at..

Impact of Sugar on Health

Sugar, a delightful ingredient that sweetens our lives, has become an integral part of our daily diet. From adding a spoonful to our morning coffee to relishing sugary treats, its presence is ubiquitous. However, understanding the impact of sugar on ..

Lower Blood Sugar Levels with Post-meal Walk

Although light walking at any time is good for your health, a short walk within 60 to 90 minutes of eating a meal can be especially useful in minimizing blood sugar spikes, as that is when blood sugar levels tend to peak. While post-meal walks hav..

India's sugar exports accelerate on global price rally, weak rupee

Indian sugar mills signed contracts to export 550,000 tonnes of the sweetener in recent days, as surging global prices and a weak rupee made overseas sales lucrative, four dealers told Reuters. Higher exports from the world's second-biggest su..

Taiwan threatens to take China to WTO in new spat over fruit

Taiwan threatened to take China to the World Trade Organization on Sunday after Beijing said it would suspend sugar apple and wax apple imports from the island on pest concerns, in the latest spat between the two over fruit. Relations between Taip..

Blood sugar testing made easy for diabetics

The important principle of diabetes treatment is to keep a close eye on your blood sugar levels and change your diet, exercise, and medications to keep it in a healthy range. Poorly controlled blood sugar is a significant risk factor for diabetic com..

Blood sugar testing made easy for diabetics

  The important principle of diabetes treatment is to keep a close eye on your blood sugar levels and change your diet, exercise, and medications to keep it in a healthy range. Poorly controlled blood sugar is a significant risk factor for di..

Australian scientists develop pain-free blood sugar test for diabetics

Australian scientists say they have developed the "holy grail" of blood sugar testing for diabetics, a non-invasive strip that checks glucose levels via saliva. For diabetics, managing their blood sugar levels typically means pricking th..

Australian scientists develop pain-free blood sugar test for diabetics