Sugar
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Moderate Drinking May Have Some Heart BenefitsModerate drinking may have positive effects on some aspects of heart health compared to abstaining, a new study finds.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Probiotics May Help Reduce Blood Sugar LevelsThe microbes that live in your gut may play a role in your blood sugar levels, a new study finds.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Why Do Sleepy People Drink More Soda?People who don't get enough sleep drink more soda and energy drinks than those who get the recommended amount of sleep per night.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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25 Medical Myths That Just Won't Go AwaySome medical myths endure no matter how many times they've been disproven. Here are 25 that just won't go away.
By Robin Nixon Pompa Published
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Depression During Pregnancy Linked to Gestational DiabetesDepression during and after pregnancy may be linked to gestational diabetes, a new government study finds.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Daily Marijuana Use Linked to Lower BMIPot smokers may be thinner than people who don't use the drug, a new study suggests.
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe Published
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Sugar Industry Tried to Bias Heart Research, Study SaysThe 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.
By Ashley P. Taylor Published
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Not So Sweet: New Sugar Limits for Kids AnnouncedNew 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.
By Cari Nierenberg Published
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Does sugar make kids hyper?While some parents may swear that the answer is "yes," research suggests a different answer.
By Laura Geggel Published
