March 13, 2012: Race, Location Big Factors in American Diets
Study finds 5 major patterns of food consumption based on environment, background

March 12, 2012: Sugary Drinks Can Be Hard on Heart: Study
Men who drank one sweet beverage daily had higher risk of heart disease

February 29, 2012: U.S. Kids Still Eat Too Much Added Sugar: CDC
Though consumption has fallen, it's far above recommended levels

February 24, 2012: Kids From Poorer Families Drink Too Much Juice: Poll
Sugary beverages can cause obesity, tooth decay, experts say

January 25, 2012: Less Salt, More Veggies in School Lunches: USDA
New rules call for healthier foods but some say changes don't go far enough

January 25, 2012: Kids' Snacks Can Be Healthy <i>and</i> Inexpensive
New study at YMCAs finds food combinations that satisfy budgets, nutrition guidelines

December 15, 2011: Calorie Info Helps Teens Choose Water Over Sugary Drinks
Sweetened drinks had less appeal when 'exercise-equivalents' were given in study

November 02, 2011: Overweight Teens Don't Seem to Grasp Weight Loss Rules
Researchers find girls still drink sodas while exercising, and boys don't exercise at all

October 31, 2011: Report Slams Makers of Sugary Drinks for Targeting Kids
Black and Hispanic children exposed even more than others, researchers found

October 28, 2011: Will Eating Sweets Make You Sweeter?
Researchers find link between food preferences and personality

October 24, 2011: Do You <i>Really</i> Read Nutrition Labels?
You might if they were better positioned, researchers say

October 22, 2011: Healthy Halloween Advice for Children With Diabetes
Expert suggests ways for kids to keep blood sugar under control, without feeling deprived

October 06, 2011: TV Ads Whet Kids' Appetite for Junk Food
But study finds parents can counteract the influence by encouraging healthy choices

September 22, 2011: Health Tip: Beware of Added Sugar
It can contribute to obesity

August 17, 2011: Health Tip: Chew Sugarless Gum
And help spare your teeth

June 17, 2011: Truth About Ice Cream, Snow Cones May Be Hard to Swallow
Nutritionally, these summer staples come up empty, expert says

April 18, 2011: Lifestyle Changes Can Slash Blood Fat Levels, Experts Say
Improving exercise, eating habits reduces triglycerides, heart association notes

April 11, 2011: Having Kids Might Make Young Women Heavier, Less Fit
Study found they consumed more calories, exercised less

April 04, 2011: Compulsive Eaters May Have 'Food Addiction,' Study Finds
Exposure to food 'cues' might trigger same brain reward circuitry involved in drug and alcohol addiction

March 08, 2011: New Sweetness Detectors Found in Human Taste Cells
Sensors once thought to exist only in the pancreas may lead to interventions for over-eating, researchers say

March 07, 2011: Cartoon Branding Affects Kids' Cereal Choice, Regardless of Taste
But if no characters are on the box, kids prefer product promoting health over sugar, study finds

December 08, 2010: Those Sweet Pet Treats May Foster Fatness
Sugar appearing more now in dog and cat treats as veterinarian warns of the consequences

November 10, 2010: Women Who Drink Sugary Beverages Raise Risk of Gout
Study found risk increased with consumption of high-fructose drinks

November 08, 2010: Painful Gout on the Rise in U.S.
Intake of sodas, coffee might affect risk for the arthritic ailment, studies show

October 31, 2010: Halloween Candy Has Limited Shelf Life
Chocolates past expiration date may cause illness, expert says

October 11, 2010: Halloween Chocolate a Serious Threat to Pets
Veterinarian warns that, in animals, the candy can cause seizures, irregular heartbeat and even death

July 20, 2010: Health Tip: Reduce Your Sugar Consumption
Suggestions for how to cut back

June 22, 2010: Cavities in Baby Teeth May Come From Poor Food Choices
Dental office a good place to offer education on kids' nutrition, researcher says

April 26, 2010: Health Tip: Reduce Dietary Sugar
Here are some suggestions

April 20, 2010: Added Sugars in Diet Threaten Heart Health
Sweeteners in processed foods account for nearly 16% of daily intake, study finds

April 12, 2010: Simple Carbs Pose Heart Risk for Women
Danger doesn't affect men, who process carbohydrates more slowly, expert says

February 10, 2010: Strong 'Sweet Tooth' in Kids Tied to Family's Mental Health
Tots with highest 'bliss point' have depression, alcoholism in family, study finds

December 09, 2009: General Mills to Cut Sugar in Kids' Cereals
Food maker responds to calls for more nutritious breakfast food

October 19, 2009: Easy Way to Prevent Post-Op Nausea?
Administering dextrose right after surgery quells upset stomach, researchers say

September 24, 2009: Fructose Boosts Blood Pressure, Studies Find
Tests in mice and men link sugar to hypertension and say time of day may matter, too

August 24, 2009: Americans Are Urged to Cut Sugar Intake
Experts recommend far fewer teaspoons a day than average person now consumes

May 27, 2009: Too Much Cola Can Cause Muscle Problems
Drop in potassium levels may lead to mild weakness or temporary paralysis, study finds

April 20, 2009: Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Up Metabolic Syndrome Risk
But glucose-based beverages may not have same impact, study finds

April 20, 2009: Gum Chewing May Cut Craving for Snacks
Study suggests that sugarless brands can help control appetite and weight

March 27, 2009: Study Links Sugar Production in Yeast Cells to Longevity
Conservation of glucose for survival may apply to humans as well, researchers say

March 26, 2009: Diabetics May Soon Have Low-Sugar Vegetable Juice
Chinese scientists used bacteria to strip the drink of carbs

March 06, 2009: Gene Explains How High-Fructose Diets Lead to Insulin Resistance
Corn syrup more easily metabolizes to fat in liver, which may trigger disease, study says

March 04, 2009: School Lunches Too Fatty and Sugary, Critics Say
Assessment urges more veggies plus restrictions on unhealthy options

January 27, 2009: Intensive Insulin Therapy Reduces Mortality in Sick Kids
Lowering blood glucose levels also cut time in ICU, study finds

January 09, 2009: Americans Consuming More Sugary Beverages
Adults gulping an average of 300 calories every day, study finds

December 18, 2008: Experts Say Blood Sugar Guidelines Remain Effective
Despite conflicting studies, diabetes groups say good glycemic control still best course

December 18, 2008: Toxic Poinsettias? Hangover Cures? It May Be All Fiction
Researchers debunk common holiday and wintertime health myths

November 27, 2008: School Soda Ban Has Limited Effect
Eliminating sugary beverages did not affect overall consumption, study finds

June 07, 2008: Formula Puts Doctor, Patient Glucose Readings on Same Page
Math converts two systems into better measurement, study says

June 06, 2008: Scientists ID Gene Regulating Blood Glucose Levels
Copies of variant don't boost type 2 diabetes risk but could suggest its causes