The sugar industry is overwhelmingly controlled by the state’s political leadership. And major Western brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsico have profited from the system.

Sugar is a quick source of energy, but it lacks the fiber, vitamins, and minerals that whole, unprocessed foods provide. What is the difference between sugar vs. carbs?

Just when scientists thought they knew everything about crystals, a Northwestern University and University of Wisconsin-Madison collaboration has uncovered a hidden secret.

Mislabeled Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar cans affect over 19,000 cases with full sugar content, creating potential health concerns for consumers with sugar restrictions.

Sugar is the energy produced by plants when exposed to sunlight. In nutrition terms, it is a carbohydrate — a compound of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

In this video, follow the full journey of sugar, from the sugarcane stalk to the sweet crystals that end up on your table. The process starts in vast fields where sugarcane is harvested and ...

You think you know why American Coke swapped cane sugar for corn syrup—but the real story is fizzier (and stickier) than you'd expect.

Sugar alcohols are a type of sweetener that contains fewer calories than sugar and doesn't spike blood glucose levels.

A California woman filed a class-action lawsuit against Florida Crystals, accusing the sugar producer of misleading consumers about the environmental impact of its farming practices. The lawsuit ...

Kids today consume far more sugar than recommended, but the effects don’t stop in childhood. New research reveals surprising ways early sugar exposure shapes long-term health.