India has prohibited the export of raw, white and refined sugar until September 30, 2026, or until further orders. The ...

Scientists at Tufts have found a way to turn common glucose into a rare sugar that tastes almost exactly like table sugar—but with far fewer downsides. Using engineered bacteria as microscopic ...

A large Brazilian study following more than 12,000 middle-aged adults found that those consuming the most artificial sweeteners—commonly found in diet sodas, flavored waters, and processed ...

Energy is an important part of the health conversation in America, especially during the spring. Every year, when warm weather returns and beach season approaches, consumers turn their attention to ...

Recent studies have suggested that sugar substitutes might not be the free lunch they're advertised as. We asked experts what they thought. Reading time 11 minutes For many people, myself very much ...

Fructose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) naturally found in fruits, honey, and some vegetables, and is also a major component of added sweeteners such as sucrose (table sugar) and high-fructose ...

Excessive refined sugar can be harmful to your health, potentially leading to problems like heart disease and diabetes. Some natural alternatives to refined sugar include agave, fruit juice, fruit ...

"Drinking your calories" is typically discouraged where weight loss is concerned, as sweeteners in soda, coffees and other beverages are known obesity drivers. A new review by researchers at the ...

Consuming erythritol may curb your sugar consumption and lower your calorie intake. You can use granulated, powdered, and liquid erythritol to sweeten coffee, tea, or baked goods. Long-term erythritol ...

New research shows that expectations strongly shape how we perceive sweetness — people often believe they’re tasting real sugar when told they are, even if the drink contains artificial sweetener.

Americans are becoming increasingly health-conscious, and many are seeking alternatives to foods and additives that researchers have labeled less-than-stellar for your longterm health. Enter stevia, a ...