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Starbucks' New 'Mini' Frappuccino: Here's What Nutrition Experts Think
By Rachael Rettner published
Why Fructose-Laden Drinks May Leave You Wanting More
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
The type of sugar in your drink may affect how much food you want to eat, researchers say.
Gestational Diabetes May Be Tied to Autism in Children
By Cari Nierenberg published
Women who develop gestational diabetes before a certain point in their pregnancy have a higher chance of having a child with autism, new research shows.
Drop Sugar for Lent? Here's How Your Brain's (Not) Coping
By Jordan Gaines Lewis published
If you are abstaining from sweets for Lent this year, here’s what you can expect over the next 40 days.
Hold the Sugar, US Nutrition Panel Recommends
By Rachael Rettner published
For the first time, new recommendations set a specific limit on the amount of added sugar that Americans are advised to consume.
Sugary Drinks Linked with Earlier Menstruation in Girls
By Rachael Rettner published
Girls who frequently drink soda and other drinks with added sugar may get their first periods earlier, a new study suggests.
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