Sweeteners now have numerous aliases: from the zero-calorie sodas to the desserts rich in jaggery, and all boast of being the healthier option. But are they so? While natural sweeteners (such as honey ...

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Jessica Rendall is a reporter with experience covering a variety of health and wellness topics, including chronic disease, infectious disease, telemedicine, mental health and health technology. Carley ...

The holiday season means parties and other gatherings where you're likely to find yourself surrounded by sweets. It's only natural to indulge this time of year, and many nutrition experts actually don ...

A surprising new study suggests that completely eliminating sugar may backfire. Mice on a sucrose-free low-fat diet showed worse blood sugar control, increased inflammation, disrupted gut bacteria, ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Here’s some surprisingly sweet science. Americans consume far more sugar than experts recommend — a habit linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and a host of other health problems. But while many ...

When you walk down the candy aisle, it’s hard not to notice the array of sugar-free treats promising all the sweetness with none of the sugar. Whether you have a type of diabetes or are simply cutting ...

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