Sugar

Sugar triggers dopamine "hits" in the brain, making us crave more of it. Sugar also disrupts memory formation.

High-fructose corn syrup may fuel colon cancer growth, at least in mice, a new study finds.

A new study finds that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages is tied to an increased risk of early death.

Sometimes the heart wants what it wants. But it's not late-night eating.

What is it about the seasonal trend — that is, infusing pumpkin spice flavor into all kinds of treats — that makes it a fall favorite?

Starbucks has heard the cry of health experts, kind of.

Did a man in England really get cured from an incurable disease?

Is the trick to cutting cravings for sugary foods as simple as getting a good night's sleep? A new small study from the United Kingdom suggests that may be the case.

Is alcohol good for your health or bad? With no shortage of contradictory findings, it's understandable if you're left feeling like you've had a little too much to drink.

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.

A new breed of green grape isn't fluffy or flossy, but it tastes just like cotton candy, according to news sources.

The AMA is taking aim at hospitals with a policy recommendation encouraging healthier food and drink options for patients, visitors and staff.

Want to reset your biological clock? Try eating at a different time of day.

It may not take much time at all to build up endurance -- perhaps one day, you could do it by taking a pill.

Memory problems and smaller brain volumes are just two things that are more common in people who often drink soda.