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Sugar

Fructose Boosts Blood Pressure, Studies Find
Tests in mice and men link sugar to hypertension and say time of day may matter, too

Americans Are Urged to Cut Sugar Intake
Experts recommend far fewer teaspoons a day than average person now consumes

Too Much Cola Can Cause Muscle Problems
Drop in potassium levels may lead to mild weakness or temporary paralysis, study finds

Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Up Metabolic Syndrome Risk
But glucose-based beverages may not have same impact, study finds

Gum Chewing May Cut Craving for Snacks
Study suggests that sugarless brands can help control appetite and weight

Study Links Sugar Production in Yeast Cells to Longevity
Conservation of glucose for survival may apply to humans as well, researchers say

Diabetics May Soon Have Low-Sugar Vegetable Juice
Chinese scientists used bacteria to strip the drink of carbs

Gene Explains How High-Fructose Diets Lead to Insulin Resistance
Corn syrup more easily metabolizes to fat in liver, which may trigger disease, study says

School Lunches Too Fatty and Sugary, Critics Say
Assessment urges more veggies plus restrictions on unhealthy options

Intensive Insulin Therapy Reduces Mortality in Sick Kids
Lowering blood glucose levels also cut time in ICU, study finds

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