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Food Labels Have You Confused? Try the No-Label Diet

By Christopher Wanjek

The FDA has finalized its new food labeling requirement, but I call for a "no-label" diet of whole foods that don't require labeling.

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New Patch Analyzes Sweat to Detect Blood Sugar Levels

By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe

A stick-on patch could tracks blood sugar levels and even deliver a drug if they get too high, according to a new study.

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'Ultraprocessed' Foods Make Up More Than Half of Americans' Diets

By Sara G. Miller

Ultraprocessed and extra-sugary foods make up a majority of Americans' daily diet.

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Is Soda Consumption Falling Flat?

By Sara G. Miller

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.

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This Sugar May Be New Weapon Against Fructose

By Christopher Wanjek

Fight sugar with sugar? A new study in mice suggests it might work.

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What Is Prediabetes? New Quiz Reveals Your Risk

By Rachael Rettner

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.

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'Water Jets' May Stem Tide of Student Obesity

By Christopher Wanjek

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Gulp. Sugary Drinks Linked to 'Deep' Fat

By Laura Geggel

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.

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The Big Picture: What the New Diet Guidelines Mean for You

By Sara G. Miller

Is your diet in for an overhaul? Here's what you need to know.

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The Science of Sugar: Is Corn Syrup the Same?

By Elizabeth Lees

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.

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Are Americans Eating Healthier? Take This Study with a Grain of Salt

By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe

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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Amino Acids to Zinc: A Glossary of Nutrition Terms

By Jessie Szalay

Anxious about antioxidants? Perplexed by polysaccharides? This guide will help you navigate the world of nutrition and health.

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People with Type 2 Diabetes Fall into 3 Distinct Groups, Study Finds

By Jesse Emspak

People with Type 2 diabetes can have a wide array of symptoms, but a new study finds that based on these symptoms, patients can be divided into a few distinct groups.

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Cutting Sugar Made Obese Kids Healthier in 10 Days

By Christopher Wanjek

There's no longer any doubt that consuming added sugar contributes to a litany of chronic diseases in children, researchers say.

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Diabetes Blood Test Urged for All Overweight US Adults

By Cari Nierenberg

All overweight and obese adults in the U.S. should get routine tests to check their blood sugar levels, new recommendations say.

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Common Pregnancy Complications Tied to Heart Disease Deaths Later On

By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe

Women who experience complications during pregnancy may face an increased risk of heart disease later on, a new study suggests.

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Why Diet Soda Could Sink Your Diet

By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe

Drinking diet soda may go hand in hand with indulging in extra cookies or french fries, a new study suggests.

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Marijuana Use May Raise Risk of Developing High Blood Sugar

By Sara G. Miller

Smoking pot may increase risk for prediabetes.

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Half of American Adults Have Diabetes or Prediabetes

By Rachael Rettner

In 2011 to 2012, more than 12 percent of U.S. adults had diabetes, and 38 percent had prediabetes, a new study finds.

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2 Hours of Standing at Work May Boost Your Health

By Rachael Rettner

You've probably heard that sitting all day is bad for you, but just how long do you need to spend standing up at your desk, or ambling on a treadmill at the office, to see health benefits?