Halloween Trick or Treat: Why Do Dentists Recommend Allowing Kids To Eat Candy This Season?

Medicine & Technology Oct 31, 2021

Halloween is when Americans binge on eating candies, especially kids, which worries parents that it could cause tooth decay. But dentists recommend letting kids enjoy the holiday instead of restricting them.

Western Pattern Diet Could Lead to Gut Inflammation; Reveals Obesity May Reach "Point of No Return"

May 19, 2021

A new study of both humans and mice recently showed that eating a Western pattern diet rich in fat and sugar can cause gut inflammation.

Can Low Sugar Levels Help in Repairing Muscle Cells?

Apr 04, 2021

Scientists at Tokyo Metropolitan University found that the key players in muscle repair proliferate better in low sugar levels after producing pure cultures of satellite cells in vitro.

Artificial Sweeteners vs Sugar: Which is the Healthier Option?

Mar 29, 2021

The healthier option between artificial sweeteners and sugar has been argued for a long time now. While the first-mentioned have proven to be effective in weight loss than sugar consumption, experts say water remains the best option.

High-Fructose Corn Syrup and Other Sugars Damaging to the Immune Syste, Study Shows

Mar 15, 2021

Research shows that high-fructose corn syrup found in sodas, processed foods, and snacks are causing inflammation and possibly reprogramming immune cells.

Side-Effects of Fructose Consumption Explained: How It Affects Immune System and Obesity

Mar 08, 2021

Research shows that sugars, especially fructose found in processed foods, beverages, and table sugar, cause inflammation and have several adverse side effects on the body's immune response.

Biologists Attempt To Solve a Century-Old Paradox: The Reason Cancer Cells Waste a Lot of Energy

Feb 01, 2021

MIT research sheds light on the long-lasting question, a century-old paradox of why cancer cells are getting their energy from fermentation.

Processed Foods Linked To Heart Disease and Early Death

Dec 29, 2020

Processed foods are linked to a higher risk of heart disease and early death. These foods are made with additives and preservatives for flavor and freshness.

New Insights Into the Link Between the Sweet Taste of Sugar and Regulating Satiety Revealed

Nov 14, 2020

A new study provides new perceptions into the link between the sugar's sweet taste, intake of energy, "and the regulatory process of hunger and satiety."

Study Reveals Commercial Baby Food Is Full of Sugar, Experts Urge Parents to Prepare Homemade Meals

Jul 16, 2020

Stay away from commercially bought baby food and stick to good old home made meals, experts suggest. In a new study, many baby food products were found to be too sweet for babies and were falsely advertised as suitable for infants younger than four months old.

Amount Of Sugar Sold In Soft Drinks Drops By 29% In The UK

Jan 16, 2020

Due to health concerns, the soft drink industry in the UK reduced the amount of sugar in their drinks. This is to help fight childhood obesity.

Holiday Drinks Contain 23 Teaspoons of Sugar

Dec 24, 2019

It is the seaons of festive hot drinks, but do you know if they are healthy or not?

The Truth About Sugar Substitutes and Obesity

Jul 18, 2019

The rising numbers of diabetes and obesity cases could be credited to "added sugars" which actually only add sweetness or flavor but only very little nutritional value.

Other Ingredients in Energy Drinks is Causing Heart Problems and It’s Not Caffeine

Jun 05, 2019

Recent studies show that there are other ingredients that might be causing an increased rate of deaths that lead to various heart problems.

Sugar-Free Diet Saves Billions In Government Services Too

Apr 22, 2019

Sugar intake has long been connected to the development of serious diseases like diabetes, cancer and even early death. This fact has prompted the government to rethink its approach to encouraging citizens from giving up their sugar intake.