Chasing the Rush: Sugar Actually Changes the Chemistry of Your Brain
The idea of food addiction is a very controversial topic among scientists. Researchers from Aarhus University have delved into this topic and examined what happens…
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Did Childhood Sugar Intake Decades Ago Cause Today’s Obesity Epidemic?
Current obesity rates in adults in the United States could be the result of dietary changes that took place decades ago, according to a new…
Neu5Gc Sugar is Related to the Appearance of Spontaneous Tumors in Humans
A sugar called Neu5Gc, present in red meat, some fish and dairy products, is related to the appearance of spontaneous tumors in humans. Researchers at…
Yale Researchers Stop Sugar-Craving in Fruit Flies
Working with fruit flies, researchers from Yale University have discovered ways to blunt the craving for sugar. A single pair of neurons in the throat…
Energy Drinks Significantly Increase Hyperactivity and Inattention in Children
New research from Yale University shows that middle-school children who consume heavily sweetened energy drinks are 66% more likely to be at risk for hyperactivity…
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Linked to About 180,000 Deaths Annually
New research suggests that sugar-sweetened beverages may be linked to about 180,000 deaths in the world each year. Study Highlights: Sugar-sweetened beverages may be linked…
Controversial Proposal Wants Sugar to be Regulated as a Toxic Substance
A new, controversial proposal would try to regulate sugar as a toxic substance, since it’s calorie-rich and naturally enables obesity. Researchers consider it close to…