Researchers say fructose may play a larger role in obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic disorders than previously thought.

New research from the Monell Center suggests that our brains treat sugars differently, depending on the type. The common dietary sugars fructose and glucose, despite having the same amount of calories ...

A new mouse study suggests fructose sends a weaker fullness signal than glucose. Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center looked at how the two sugars communicate with the brain through the ...

While fruits are healthy, they do contain natural sugars, particularly fructose. In moderation, they typically do not cause ...

High-fructose corn syrup has long been portrayed as a major villain in the American diet. But a new school of thought contends that plain old table sugar or even all-natural honey can be just as ...

President Trump recently suggested Coca-Cola should swap out high-fructose corn syrup for cane sugar. Experts say that the two are really not that different, and have similar health impacts. Here's ...

Fructose and glucose have the same number of calories but affect the body differently. A study from 2015 already showed that ...

Most mornings, people reach for what feels like the responsible choice. Granola. Flavored yogurt. A tall glass of orange ...

High-fructose corn syrup is a sugar-based sweetener, used in processed foods and drinks in the United States. Like regular sugar, it consists of the simple sugars glucose and fructose. For decades, ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers argue that fructose could be a key driver of obesity, Image credit: Martin Barraud/Getty Images. The number of people with obesity has increased rapidly over the past 50 ...

Hereditary fructose intolerance is a genetic disorder. Your body lacks the necessary protein or enzyme that’s needed to break down fructose when you have fructose intolerance. That means your body can ...

Fructose malabsorption, formerly called dietary fructose intolerance, occurs when cells on the surface of the intestines aren’t able to break down fructose efficiently. Fructose is a simple sugar, ...