Our editors also may be in touch with follow-up questions. Of the many health metrics to monitor, blood sugar levels are of great significance, as they can serve as an indicator of overall health.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr is not sugar-coating anything when it comes to tackling Americans' health. Last month, he announced a ban on petroleum-based synthetic dyes.

How often should you test your glucose and A1C? How do food, sleep and exercise affect blood sugar? Here’s what to know. Credit...Illustration by Andrei Cojocaru; Photos by Getty Supported by By ...

But the never-ending talk of how bad sugar is and the futile attempts to cut it completely out of our lives often only lead to confusion and frustration because sugar, it seems, is in almost ...

Reducing sugar intake can provide many surprising health benefits—from better skin to a lower risk of diabetes. “We’re talking potential improvements within days or weeks, not months or ...

So, how do you stop sugar cravings? The pull isn’t just a fleeting desire for something sweet; it often stems from deeper biological, emotional, and habitual factors. Whether it’s an afternoon ...

An additive -- glycerol -- can trigger toxic effects in young children. A new study warns parents to keep kids under four from drinking slush ice drinks that contain glycerol, an additive used to ...

The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question. Researchers led by the Cleveland Clinic linked the low-calorie sugar substitute xylitol to an increased risk of heart ...