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Pizza might seem like a simple food, but it’s uniquely equipped to excite our brains and thrill our taste buds.
Shoppers struggle to make sense of food labels – and aren’t always sure what they’re eating.
Sugar taxes may not prevent obesity and associated conditions overnight, but they can be part of the solution.
How do hummingbirds drink sugary nectar and not get sick? Don’t they need a balanced diet to stay healthy? Do they eat anything else?
Ultra-processed products have little or no intact ‘food’ remaining in them. And much-praised industry led reformulation is doing nothing effective about this.
New research indicates that rising temperatures can push those who prefer sweets to drink more sugary beverages, not water. This has significant implications for public-health policy.
There is a huge variety of sugar substitutes available. What’s the difference? Is one better for controlling blood sugar levels for diabetes? Is one better for individuals trying to lose weight?
Mosquitoes love sugar – so much so that can delay their search for our blood. Now, their sweet tooth may have revealed an important genetic weapon against the spread of mosquito-borne disease.
A study showed that most baby food products have a high sugar content.
People with a sweet tooth can (partly) blame their genes for their sugar habit. New research shows how the brain also gets involved.
You may think you know everything about keeping your teeth healthy, but what you don’t know might surprise you…
The link that Ronald McDonald House creates between itself and sick children is not just positive, it is sacrosanct.
Many foods that seem healthy contain various hidden fats, sugars and salts. If you’re trying to lose weight, it pays to know where they’re hiding.
Is yogurt as healthy as you think?
If you want to remain lean, this study of mouse diets suggests your fat intake should make up just a fifth of your overall calorie intake.
Children in the UK drink more energy drinks than in any other country in Europe — and many parents are unaware of the health risks.
A new ad campaign from Coca-Cola shows they’re trying to push a “sugar in moderation” line, while many of their products still contain far too much.
Nutrition expert – sugar does not cause type 2 diabetes on its own.
Mounting evidence suggests that artificial sweeteners are linked to chronic health problems like obesity and diabetes. Should there be a tax on these foods?
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