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Why Do Sleepy People Drink More Soda?
By Rachael Rettner published
People who don't get enough sleep drink more soda and energy drinks than those who get the recommended amount of sleep per night.

25 Medical Myths That Just Won't Go Away
By Robin Nixon, Karen Rowan published
Some medical myths endure no matter how many times they've been disproven. Here are 25 that just won't go away.

Depression During Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes
By Sara G. Miller published
Depression during and after pregnancy may be linked to gestational diabetes, a new government study finds.

Daily Marijuana Use Linked to Lower BMI
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Pot smokers may be thinner than people who don't use the drug, a new study suggests.

Sugar Industry Tried to Bias Heart Research, Study Says
By Ashley P. Taylor published
The sugar industry may have downplayed studies showing that eating too much sugar can cause heart disease, and instead tried to place the blame on too much fat in the diet, a new study says.

Not So Sweet: New Sugar Limits for Kids Announced
By Cari Nierenberg published
New recommendations from the American Heart Association (AHA) say that children ages 2 to 18 should consume no more than 6 teaspoons (30 milliliters) of added sugar a day.

Does sugar make kids hyper?
By Laura Geggel published
While some parents may swear that the answer is "yes," research suggests a different answer.

Souring on Artificial Sweeteners: Substances May Boost Appetite
By Sara G. Miller published
Artificial sweeteners: free pass for calories, or something more sinister?
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