Sugar

The humble doughnut is "engineered to deliver the maximum amount of pleasure."

Artificial sweeteners may be contributing to chronic diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

While sugar is known to be a major cause of obesity, a new study has investigated whether zero-calorie sweeteners also play a role.

Patients with Crohn’s disease should think carefully about consuming Splenda or similar products, the study author said.

Surprisingly, diet sodas weren't associated with increased cancer risk.

The dangerous bacteria are spreading rapidly.

The sugar coma is real.

Seriously, you can do it.

After a study funded by Big Sugar began to show that sucrose may have an adverse effect on health, the research was covered up—until now.

The findings may help explain why some tumors are more aggressive than others.

Cheaper soda is likely to lead to higher rates of obesity, diabetes and cancer worldwide, according to a new report from the CDC and American Cancer Society.

Newly discovered research papers show how a dental research institute worked to please the sugar industry, despite evidence.

The FDA's move comes at a time the United States is staring at increasing childhood and adult obesity.

Consultation proposes stricter rules on advertising unhealthy foods to children.

A new study finds too many people live on sustenance that can barely pass as edible.

The new enzyme leads to the creation of glycerol, which can be excreted in urine.

The first large-scale tax of its kind appears to lower consumption of sodas and sugary drinks.

‘Candyleaf’ might finally deliver on its promise to be the first sugar replacement that actually works.

A Japanese scientist has found a way to make exotic sugars that don’t pack on the calories. Is the world ready for them?