Simple sugar may ease markers of multiple sclerosis
A simple sugar, N-acetylglucosamine, has benefits for people with multiple sclerosis, study results suggest.
Expert: With aspartame, moderation is key
The WHO has added aspartame to its list of potential carcinogens. So does that mean you have to give up Diet Coke? An expert weighs in.
Sugary, fatty Western diets linked to liver disease
Researchers call fatty liver disease a “global health epidemic.” A new study finds it’s linked to diets that are high in fat and sugar.
Sugary, fatty Western diets linked to liver disease
Researchers call fatty liver disease a “global health epidemic.” A new study finds it’s linked to diets that are high in fat and sugar.
How a sedentary, sugary period affects the body
A look at vascular insulin resistance shows how six cans of soda a day and being more sedentary affect men’s and women’s bodies.
Baby formula labels can be misleading about lactose
A majority of baby formula sold in the US is lactose-reduced despite that not being medically necessary for most families, researchers say.
Diet high in sugar can lower rats’ ability to taste sweet
A diet high in sugar can lower the ability of the taste system to sense sweetness, a new study with rats shows.
Sugary protein could play key role in Alzheimer’s disease
A sugar-studded protein could serve as a new target for early diagnostic tests, treatments, and perhaps prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.
Sugar trouble kills the mood for mating cockroaches
German cockroach courtship and mating involve a sugary secretion. New research clarifies how this system can go awry.
Roasting can make sugar-free chocolate tastier
The right roasting time and temperature for cocoa beans can make sugar-free chocolate more appealing, report researchers.