Many people have heard about the term fructose, but they don’t always understand what it is. Let’s begin by defining fructose. Fructose is sometimes referred to as “fruit sugar” because it is often ...

Bloating, gas, stomach pain and diarrhea are common digestive complaints, but for some people, the cause is not stress or a ...

A recent study confirms that fructose can cause chronic inflammation and contribute to greater risk of other diseases. Dietitians and physicians clarify that fructose from added sugars like table ...

All-too-common fructose — found in table sugar and high fructose corn syrup, used widely in everyday foods like ketchup — has long been considered a major reason why Americans pack on the pounds. Now, ...

Just glance at grocery store aisles and the prominent role of sweeteners becomes evident. From the many kinds of bulk sugars for sale, to the world of diet sodas, and the unsuspecting sweeteners ...

We've all heard we should eat more servings of fruits and veggies. That's because a diet rich in assorted plants can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and some ...

President Trump's recent comments surrounding Coca-Cola's use of high fructose corn syrup in its soda have revived debates about this sweetener compared with cane sugar. A doctor, dietitian, and ...