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A naturally sweet sugar that doesn't trigger insulin spikes just became affordable to produce, thanks to an unlikely hero: slime mold. Tagatose could finally give people with diabetes and health-conscious eaters a real alternative to artificial sweeteners.
A new study suggests prebiotic sodas could help manage blood sugar spikes better than traditional soft drinks. While the research is preliminary, it offers hope for people looking for healthier beverage alternatives.
A BBC journalist ditched added sugar for six weeks and found surprising changes in her energy, mood, and daily cravings. Her experiment reveals how cutting back on hidden sugars can transform how you feel every day.
A Taiwanese food tech company just cracked the code on making sugar-free jellies that don't fall apart in tropical heat. The breakthrough helps Malaysian brands prepare for strict new sugar taxes starting in 2026.
A Malaysian health food company has developed functional jellies with zero added sugar, timing perfectly with the country's 2026 sugar tax aimed at fighting lifestyle diseases. Wel-Bloom's innovation offers consumers a guilt-free treat while supporting public health goals.
A Taiwanese company has cracked the code on making sugar-free jellies that don't fall apart in tropical heat, just as Malaysia prepares stricter sugar taxes in 2026. The breakthrough helps food makers create healthier products without sacrificing taste or quality.
Nine of Thailand's biggest coffee and tea chains just made "normal sweetness" mean half the sugar, and customers don't have to ask for the change. The move could help millions slash their daily sugar intake without changing their ordering habits.
Astronomers detected a four-carbon sugar called erythrulose in a gas cloud near the Milky Way's center, marking the first true sugar ever found in interstellar space. The discovery could help explain how the building blocks of life first arrived on Earth.
Major Thai coffee chains are teaming up with health officials to change what "normal sweetness" means, shifting the default from 100% sugar to 50%. The simple switch could help millions of customers cut their daily sugar intake without giving up their favorite drinks.
Children who consumed less sugar from conception through age two showed dramatically lower rates of Alzheimer's disease decades later. The discovery came from studying UK residents born during World War II sugar rationing.
New research links blood sugar spikes after meals to Alzheimer's disease risk, offering hope that simple diet changes could protect brain health. Scientists found genetic predisposition to post-meal sugar spikes increased relative Alzheimer's risk by 69 percent.
New research shows toddlers who ate less sugar in their first two years had sharper brains decades later. Scientists studied UK sugar rationing after World War Two to uncover the lasting power of early nutrition.
Scientists in India have developed a natural sweetener from cashew apples that could transform an agricultural waste product into a health breakthrough. The innovation promises to boost farmer incomes while offering consumers a sustainable sugar alternative.
A Nairobi company is transforming bagasse, the fibrous waste from sugar cane processing, into takeaway containers that replace plastic packaging. Green Stem Products is proving agricultural waste can tackle one of the world's fastest-growing environmental crises.
Tanzania is raising taxes on cigarettes and sugar to help pay for universal health insurance, turning harmful habits into healthy futures. The new levies are expected to generate billions for healthcare access across the country.
Scientists detected erythrulose, a simple sugar found in raspberries, floating in a gas cloud near the center of our galaxy. This discovery suggests life's building blocks form naturally in space before planets even exist.
After a decade of trade restrictions, Mexico just secured a massive win for its 170,000 sugarcane farmers with a new agreement that will boost US sugar exports sixfold. The deal proves that patient diplomacy can unlock opportunities worth hundreds of millions of dollars for farming communities.
A sugar glider accidentally sailed across Moreton Bay after nesting in a boat's sail, sparking a creative rescue involving resort staff, wildlife volunteers, and one resourceful pillowcase. The tiny marsupial, nicknamed Wilson, made it home safe thanks to quick-thinking boaties and a coordinated island rescue.
Scientists discovered a raspberry sugar called erythrulose in a gas cloud near the center of our galaxy, marking the first time this life-building molecule has been found beyond our solar system. The finding suggests that the ingredients for life may be common throughout space.
New research shows limiting sugar during pregnancy and a child's first two years may reduce cancer risk up to 50 years later. A natural experiment from post-war Britain offers hope for preventing disease through early nutrition.
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