Beverage

When it comes to exercise, you've likely reached for a sports drink during a workout at one time or another. But how good are sports drinks for the body?

While some antibiotics are absorbed better when taken with food, food can be detrimental to the absorption of other types of antibiotics, especially dairy.

A busy day calls for a much-needed morning caffeine buzz. Unfortunately, a cup of java often comes with a rather undesirable aftereffect: coffee breath.

Coffee lovers rejoice! There is yet another health benefit you can add to the list of why giving up your beloved morning latte is simply not an option.

Sipping hot water — plain, with a twist of lemon, or even as an herbal tea — can have some surprising benefits, from improved digestion to smoother skin.

It wasn't uncommon for milk to be unpasteurized before the 1900s, so it might seem like if we did it then, it's safe to do it now. But is that actually true?

Kombucha tea is loaded with antioxidants and probiotics. However, it is possible to drink too much, which can lead to several troublesome side effects.

Tap water has a reputation for being less safe than bottled water. Both are regulated by safety standards, but which of the two have more health benefits?

What are healthy beverage options that taste just as good as regular soda? For many, this alternative is diet soda. But is diet soda really any healthier?

Energy drinks can give you a kick of caffeine during the day, but they come with a long list of side effects. Here's what happens when you stop drinking them.

What we eat after we work out can make a big difference in how we recover. Here's a surprising drink you should avoid.

We might have a thing or two to learn from all those fancy spas that serve their clients limitless glasses of ice cold lemon water.

Though people don't have periods in menopause, perimenopause can often bring uncomfortable symptoms. Those who have hot flashes might consider licorice tea.

There's good news for anyone who misses an old-fashioned glass of chocolate milk -- this childhood treat may have more nutritional benefits than you'd think.

While the occasional sip of coffee won't provide too much harm to children, experts in the U.S. say it is best to limit their caffeine and coffee intake.

Coffee before breakfast can contribute to the production of stomach acid, create indigestion and heartburn, and boost production of the stress hormone cortisol.

Mineral and spring water differ in terms of how they are collected, and also nutritional benefits and taste.

Runa promotes itself as a "clean energy drink" and is USDA Organic and Fair Trade certified as well as Non-GMO Project verified.

Health Digest has done the legwork for you and compiled the healthiest -- and unhealthiest -- Starbucks menu items.

Oat milk is becoming more available across the nation, and Health Digest spoke with an expert to weigh the pros and cons.

Orange juice can protect your immune system, but it comes with some drawbacks.

If you're a fan of black tea and find yourself consuming it daily, the effects that it has on your mental and physical health may surprise you.

Coffee creamer is a popular way to add sweetness and flavor to coffee, but it tends to get a bad rap. Here's what actually happens when you drink it every day.

Caffeine should be consumed in moderation, so these are the drinks to watch out for.

You may have heard of yerba mate tea as a powerful new superfood — similar to match tea — but does it really have as many health benefits as some people claim?

Whether you need an extra push in sports or at the library, you may drink a lot of energy drinks. But what happens if you drink them every day? Find out now.

Alcohol can enhance any person's evening out, but it can also create unwanted consequences in their body. Here are a few of alcohol's effects on drinkers.