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How Sugary Drinks May Change the Way Your Body Burns Fat
By Sara G. Miller published
Washing down your bacon cheeseburger with a big, cold soda may trigger the body to store more fat than it would if you drank something without sugar, a new small study finds.

Cotton Candy Grapes: The Science Behind the Sweet, Carnival Taste
By Laura Geggel published
A new breed of green grape isn't fluffy or flossy, but it tastes just like cotton candy, according to news sources.

Doctors Want Sugar and 'Cancer-Causing' Foods Out of Hospitals
By Christopher Wanjek published
The AMA is taking aim at hospitals with a policy recommendation encouraging healthier food and drink options for patients, visitors and staff.

When You Eat Can 'Reset' Your Biological Clock
By Sara G. Miller published
Want to reset your biological clock? Try eating at a different time of day.

Pill for Exercise? Chemical Builds Stamina in Mice, Study Finds
By Tracy Staedter published
It may not take much time at all to build up endurance -- perhaps one day, you could do it by taking a pill.

Gulp! Soda Linked to Memory Woes, Strokes and Dementia
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Memory problems and smaller brain volumes are just two things that are more common in people who often drink soda.

Unicorn Frappuccino Isn't Starbucks' Most Sugar-Filled Drink
By Rachael Rettner published
The new Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino is getting a lot of attention for its sky-high sugar content, but it's not the chain's most sugar-filled beverage.

Smart Contact Lenses May One Day Test Sugar Levels
By Charles Q. Choi published
Sugar-sensing lenses could one day give people a way to check their blood sugar levels without drawing blood.
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