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New Patch Analyzes Sweat to Detect Blood Sugar Levels
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
A stick-on patch could tracks blood sugar levels and even deliver a drug if they get too high, according to a new study.

'Ultraprocessed' Foods Make Up More Than Half of Americans' Diets
By Sara G. Miller published
Ultraprocessed and extra-sugary foods make up a majority of Americans' daily diet.

Is Soda Consumption Falling Flat?
By Sara G. Miller published
New CDC report finds 30.1 percent of Americans reported drinking a sugary beverage once a day in 2013, down from 50.6 percent in 2010.

This Sugar May Be New Weapon Against Fructose
By Christopher Wanjek published
Fight sugar with sugar? A new study in mice suggests it might work.

What Is Prediabetes? New Quiz Reveals Your Risk
By Rachael Rettner published
By taking a 1-minute quiz, you can find out if you're at risk for prediabetes. The quiz is part of a new public service campaign.

Gulp. Sugary Drinks Linked to 'Deep' Fat
By Laura Geggel published
People who drink sugary beverages, such as soda or fruit juice, daily tend to gain a type of body fat associated with diabetes and heart disease, a new study finds.

The Big Picture: What the New Diet Guidelines Mean for You
By Sara G. Miller published
Is your diet in for an overhaul? Here's what you need to know.

The Science of Sugar: Is Corn Syrup the Same?
By Kathleen Lees published
Do high-fructose corn syrup and sugar have the same effects on human health? A lawsuit is now considering the question. Here's what the science says.

Are Americans Eating Healthier? Take This Study with a Grain of Salt
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
People in the U.S. are now eating healthier -- and 1.1 million premature deaths were prevented by our healthier habits. But there's still quite a bit of room for improvement, a new study finds.
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