Posts Tagged ‘high-fructose corn syrup’
High fructose corn syrup linked to global diabetes
USC (US) — Countries using high fructose corn syrup in their food supply have a 20 percent higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes, report researchers. Continue…
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 14:01 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - Aug 5, 2011 10:40 - 1 Comment
Big sweet gulp: Heart disease in a can
UC DAVIS (US) — Adults who consume high levels of sugar—particularly fructose or high fructose corn syrup—have significantly elevated levels of several risk factors for heart disease, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 22, 2010 22:36 - 28 Comments
High-fructose corn syrup’s big fat secret
PRINCETON (US)—All sweeteners are not equal when it comes to weight gain. Rats with access to high-fructose corn syrup gained significantly more weight than those with access to table sugar, even when their overall caloric intake was the same, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 29, 2009 17:52 - 2 Comments
Brain may crave fast-food fix
VANDERBILT (US)—Researchers are investigating the disruptive effect high-fat, high-sugar foods may have on insulin signaling in the brain, and its regulation of neurotransmitters involved in mood and behavior. The findings could lead to new ways to treat obesity and diabetes. (more…)
