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What Is Blood Sugar?
By Alina Bradford published
Blood sugar, or glucose, is the main sugar found in blood. It is an important source of energy and provides nutrients to the body.
Sleeping More May Curb Sugar Cravings, Really
By Samantha Mathewson published
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.
Does Moderate Drinking Lower Your Risk of Diabetes?
By Sara G. Miller published
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.
How Sugary Drinks May Change the Way Your Body Burns Fat
By Sara G. Miller published
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.
Cotton Candy Grapes: The Science Behind the Sweet, Carnival Taste
By Laura Geggel published
A new breed of green grape isn't fluffy or flossy, but it tastes just like cotton candy, according to news sources.
Doctors Want Sugar and 'Cancer-Causing' Foods Out of Hospitals
By Christopher Wanjek published
The AMA is taking aim at hospitals with a policy recommendation encouraging healthier food and drink options for patients, visitors and staff.
When You Eat Can 'Reset' Your Biological Clock
By Sara G. Miller published
Want to reset your biological clock? Try eating at a different time of day.
Pill for Exercise? Chemical Builds Stamina in Mice, Study Finds
By Tracy Staedter published
It may not take much time at all to build up endurance -- perhaps one day, you could do it by taking a pill.
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