Sugar alternatives are thought to be better for short-term blood sugar management than regular sugar. Sugar alternatives ...

A father’s nicotine exposure can affect his offspring’s ability to process sugar and may contribute to diabetes risk, according to new research using lab mice at the University of California, Santa ...

Emerging research links several widely used sweeteners to faster cognitive decline, raising new concerns for consumers and manufacturers as regulators reassess long‑standing safety assumptions.

What happens to your blood sugar when you snack on crackers? Learn how crackers affect glucose levels, how portion size and pairing matter, and how to include them in a balanced diet, even with ...

Sorbitol, a common sugar alcohol used in zero-calorie foods and found naturally in some fruits, isn’t just a passive sweetener — it can be converted inside the body into compounds that stress the ...

Sugar substitutes are marketed as a healthier alternative to regular sugar, stand-ins that will offer the same sweet taste but won’t pose the same threat to your weight or dental health. Sounds like a ...

Excessive sugar consumption in childhood is linked to long-term health problems, including heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Children who consume more than 10% of daily calories from added ...

Some surveys find that about 75% of U.S. adults have used supplements, while federal survey data shows that 58% used one in the past 30 days — but some groups should exercise caution, experts say.

What if we told you there’s a sugar alternative out there that tastes about as good as the real thing with 10 percent of the calories and may also stimulate the natural production of the GLP-1 hormone ...

A popular "natural" sugar substitute found in thousands of diet foods and drinks may be damaging the brain's protective barrier and increasing stroke risk, according to research from the University of ...

A study found that people with a predisposition to having higher blood sugar levels after eating had a higher relative risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The reason for this is still being ...