Sugar : Science World Report

Jun 12, 2015 10:31 AM EDT

Hormone That Differentiates Between Sugar, Artificial Sweeteners May Exist In Humans

New findings published in the journal Neuron specifically studied how the brain of a fruit fly differentiates between the two. As fruit flies and humans share about 75 percent of the same disease-causing genes, researchers believe that the distinct molecular machinery that presents in both the guts ...

May 05, 2015 06:39 PM EDT

Drinks Filled With Fructose May Increase Your Want For High-Calorie Treats

The type of sugar in your drink could ultimately influence how much you eat, according to recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

Feb 02, 2015 02:09 PM EST

CDC Research Shows Many Children's Foods Are Loaded With Sugar And Salt

Some parents might not be so certain about what their children are eating for lunch. New research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that many toddler foods are loaded with salt and/or sugar.

Jan 30, 2015 09:05 AM EST

Added Fructose and Sugars May be the Main Drivers of Type 2 Diabetes

When it comes to type 2 diabetes, added fructose may actually be the main cause. Scientists have discovered that added sugars, particular those containing fructose, are a principal driver of diabetes and pre-diabetes.

Jan 05, 2015 08:01 AM EST

Fructose May be More Toxic Than Table Sugar

Fructose may be more toxic than table sugar--at least in mice. Scientists found that female mice that ate the fructose-glucose mixture found in high-fructose corn syrup had both a reduced lifespan and reproduction rate.

Dec 16, 2014 01:13 PM EST

Caffeine's Effects With And Without Sugar

Caffeine consumption can directly affect the metabolism. Now, recent findings published in the Journal of Caffeine Research: The International Multidisciplinary Journal of Caffeine Science looks at how caffeine can affect changes in the heart, respiratory system and essential influence weight gain, ...

Dec 12, 2014 11:04 AM EST

Obese Children's Brains are Wired Differently When Exposed to Sugar

It turns out that obese children may have brains that are wired differently when they're exposed to sugar. Scientists have found that the brains of overweight children literally light up differently when tasting sugar.

Sep 18, 2014 11:22 AM EDT

Artificial Sweeteners May Cause Gut Bacteria to Change: Glucose Intolerance Isn't So Sweet

Artificial sweeteners have long puzzled scientists. While they're supposedly non-caloric, they don't seem to assist in weight loss. Now, researchers may have an explanation.

Sep 06, 2014 08:00 AM EDT

How Sweet Substitutes Stack Up Against Real Sugar: They're Not as Intense as Expected

How sweet is a sugar substitute? It may not be much more intense than sugar. While many claim substitutes for sugar tend to be sweeter, a new study may just prove otherwise.

Mar 03, 2014 02:04 PM EST

Converting Sugar to Energy Could Power Smartphones of the Future

When we consume sugar, it is converted into energy through the process of metabolism. Researchers are currently exploring this conversion process in various forms to be used for everyday energy and power.

Jan 31, 2014 01:48 PM EST

Scientists Discover No Benefit in Replacing Fructose with Glucose

Fructose is the sugar widely blamed for obesity. In fact, it's been suggested that glucose should replace fructose in commercially prepared foods. Now, though, scientists have found there is no benefit in doing so.

Sep 22, 2013 11:34 PM EDT