The discovery of how insects can tell different sugars apart could one day help humans mimic that ability, researchers say.

Following enactment of excise taxes on sugary drinks, purchases declined dramatically and steadily in five American cities.

The consumption of sugary drinks worldwide increased at least 16% since 1990, but regional intake widely varied, researchers report.

A simple sugar, N-acetylglucosamine, has benefits for people with multiple sclerosis, study results suggest.

The WHO has added aspartame to its list of potential carcinogens. So does that mean you have to give up Diet Coke? An expert weighs in.

Researchers call fatty liver disease a "global health epidemic." A new study finds it's linked to diets that are high in fat and sugar.

A look at vascular insulin resistance shows how six cans of soda a day and being more sedentary affect men's and women's bodies.

A diet high in sugar can lower the ability of the taste system to sense sweetness, a new study with rats shows.

A majority of baby formula sold in the US is lactose-reduced despite that not being medically necessary for most families, researchers say.

A sugar-studded protein could serve as a new target for early diagnostic tests, treatments, and perhaps prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.