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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists discovered that eating more fat, not less, could help people with high blood sugar get the full benefits of exercise. The research challenges traditional health advice and offers new hope for millions managing diabetes.
Researchers detected a life-building sugar molecule floating in interstellar space for the first time, suggesting the ingredients for life might form in cosmic dust clouds before reaching Earth. This discovery could help solve the mystery of how life began on our planet.
A health journalist ditched all added sugar for six weeks and discovered surprising benefits beyond what she expected. Her energy stayed steady all day, and her afternoon slump completely disappeared.
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