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.
Gut cells can tell real sugar from fake sweeteners
Your taste buds may or may not be able to tell real sugar from a sweetener substitute like Splenda, but your gut can.