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Sugar
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How Sugar Lobbying Influenced U.S. Government-Funded Research
A new analysis of sugar-industry documents finds companies worked with U.S. government researchers to soften recommendations against eating too much sugar.
The Brain Knows When There Are Carbs in Your Mouth
Our mouths have a secret sense—one that can detect sugar, even if there's no flavor.
Distracted Dining Increases Desire for Sugary, Salty Foods
New research finds that foods that would otherwise seem sufficiently sugary or salty come across as bland if we're eating while mentally distracted.
Sour on the Sugar Bailout
Alexandra Wexler of The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that the U.S. department of Agriculture is looking to…
What We Talk About When We Talk About Donuts
Sweet. The University of Illinois’ Robert Rushing has waded into the fight over sugar—but he’s not a scientist.…
Self-Control Slipping Away? Rinse. Spit. Repeat.
Australian researchers find rinsing one’s mouth with a glucose solution helps restore depleted self-control.
High Fructose Cram Session
Processed sugar isn’t just a recipe for obesity—it may also hurt your ability to learn.