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A spoonful of monosaccharides helps the medicine go down! Feed your sweet tooth with the latest health findings on the sugar in your tea, your food and all over your body.

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Starbucks' 'Healthier' Frappuccinos Still Have Nearly 50 Grams of Sugar

August 31, 2018 | Article

Starbucks has heard the cry of health experts, kind of.
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This Man Says a 'Rare Gene' Cured His Type 1 Diabetes. Experts Are Skeptical.

July 25, 2018 | Article

Did a man in England really get cured from an incurable disease?
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What Is Blood Sugar?

May 25, 2018 | Reference

Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in blood. It is an important source of energy and provides nutrients to the body.
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Sleeping More May Curb Sugar Cravings, Really

January 09, 2018 | Article

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.
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Does Moderate Drinking Lower Your Risk of Diabetes?

July 27, 2017 | Article

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.
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How Sugary Drinks May Change the Way Your Body Burns Fat

July 21, 2017 | Article

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.
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Cotton Candy Grapes: The Science Behind the Sweet, Carnival Taste

July 17, 2017 | Article

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

July 14, 2017 | Reference

Carbohydrates — one of the basic food groups — are the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products. They are important to a healthy life.
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Doctors Want Sugar and 'Cancer-Causing' Foods Out of Hospitals

June 19, 2017 | Article

The AMA is taking aim at hospitals with a policy recommendation encouraging healthier food and drink options for patients, visitors and staff.
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When You Eat Can 'Reset' Your Biological Clock

June 02, 2017 | Article

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