Whether you're capping off a great meal or looking for a little stress relief, sugar often hits the spot. It triggers feel-good chemicals in your brain, making it all too easy to reach for more. That ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Key Takeaways Eating too much sugar, especially from sweetened drinks and ...

Do you feel like you're on an energy roller coaster? A quick burst after a sugary snack, followed by an inevitable plummet into a sluggish, can't-keep-my-eyes-open slump? This is a classic sign of too ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...

Here are seven clear warning signs your body sends when your sugar intake is too high — even if you think you’re eating ...

So you ate an entire pint of ice cream while binge-watching Netflix. Or maybe you ate more dessert than felt comfortable at a family gathering. We’ve all been there. But then the inevitable happens.

Reducing sugar intake can provide many surprising health benefits—from better skin to a lower risk of diabetes. “We’re talking potential improvements within days or weeks, not months or years.” ...

Bananas are a naturally sweet tropical fruit that goes well with everything from smoothies to oatmeal to desserts. However, their inherent sweetness comes from natural sugar, also known as carbs.

Excess sugar intake is now linked to hair thinning by researchers. High blood glucose disrupts hormones and increases ...