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 ...

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 ...

Alex Yampolsky, PharmD, is a pediatric clinical pharmacist at Elizabeth Seton Children’s center where he optimizes the comfort and care of his patients. Taking alpha-lipoic acid may improve blood ...

Mississippi awarded more than $104 million in federal rural health grants across 167 projects. Where the money goes and why rural access matters. Community paramedics in rural Virginia visit patients ...

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 ...

Eliminating sugar from your diet may seem like the key to healthy eating, but research suggests it could have unintended effects on digestive health. A study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine ...

Sorbitol, a popular sugar-free sweetener, may not be as harmless as its label suggests. Researchers found it can be turned into fructose in the liver, triggering effects similar to regular sugar. Gut ...

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, ...

We all adopt various measures daily to maintain our health—whether it is incorporating certain foods into our diet after ...