Feb 1, 2012 · Authorities consider sugar as 'empty calories' — but there is nothing empty about these calories. A growing body of scientific evidence is showing that fructose can trigger …

Jun 6, 2023 · Too much sugar is one of the primary challenges to health in modern societies. Many fruits are high in sugar, but eating fruit is not considered a health risk. Sugar is the …

Jan 6, 2022 · Too much added sugar can be one of the greatest threats to cardiovascular disease. Here's how to curb your sweet habit. Sugar has a bittersweet reputation when it …

Dec 18, 2024 · Some people claim sugar is addictive, it could make you sick, or that sugar alternatives may help you lose weight. However, the research doesn't always support these …

Oct 3, 2013 · Emerging research suggests that sugar may be linked to deadly diseases, but Health Canada’s current food labelling regulations make it tough for Canadians to get an easy …

Oct 20, 2023 · Added sugar from foods can contribute to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Avoiding high-sugar foods by reading labels and cutting out sugar-sweetened beverages are …

There is growing scientific consensus that one of the most common types of sugar, fructose, can be toxic to the liver, just like alcohol. 1, 2 Fructose is the sugar that makes fruit taste sweet. …

Nov 27, 2024 · Here are 11 reasons why eating too much sugar is bad for your health. 1. It can cause weight gain. Obesity rates are rising worldwide, and evidence suggests that added …

Mar 18, 2025 · Frank Hu is the Chair of the Department of Nutrition and the Fredrick J. Stare Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.. This is …

Apr 13, 2011 · In Lustig’s view, sugar should be thought of, like cigarettes and alcohol, as something that’s killing us. This brings us to the salient question: Can sugar possibly be as …