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 ...

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 ...

A meta-analysis of all available human trials says fructose in and of itself is not to blame for the increase in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Since the disease is closely linked to obesity and ...

Fructose, a form of sugar linked to obesity and diabetes, is converted in the human brain from glucose, according to a new study. The finding raises questions about fructose's effects on the brain and ...

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

Fructose under fire as study reveals it is more damaging to the liver than glucose Fructose may be more damaging to your health than glucose according to a rigorous new animal study comparing the ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest A new paper proposes that these various models can be tied together through a single driver of obesity — fructose. OatmealStories/Getty Images Several models have been proposed to ...

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A range of diseases — from diabetes to cardiovascular disease, and from Alzheimer’s disease to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — are linked to changes to genes in the brain. A new study by ...

The sugar known as fructose could be a kind of rocket fuel for cancer cells, and lowering fructose intake could be one way to fight the disease, new research suggests. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay ...