For the first time, scientists have unraveled just how high levels of fructose affect the body, flipping a genetic switch as it's broken down – one that primes your immune system to overreact to ...

An ancient human foraging instinct, fueled by fructose production in the brain, may hold clues to the development and possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). An ancient human foraging instinct ...

High-fructose corn syrup, on its own, isn't bad for you. However, corn syrup is added to a lot of processed food, which boosts the total calorie count. Eating too many calories from sugar is linked to ...

UC Davis study shows fructose isn't the only bad sugar in high fructose corn syrup. (Getty Images) Consuming high fructose corn syrup appears to be as bad for your health as consuming sugar in the ...

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

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have officially identified a central conduit to obesity: fructose. While fructose's contribution to obesity is well-known, a study ...

High-fructose corn syrup, a sweetener made from corn starch, is widely found in common foods. Due to its widespread use, the consumption of fructose has increased over the past five decades. “If you ...

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A new preclinical study published in the journal Nature is demonstrating how fructose can alter cells in the small intestine, subsequently enhancing nutrient absorption and promoting weight gain. The ...