As Halloween and other indulgent holidays come up on the calendars, people are likely to enjoy more sweet treats. But it won’t only be the individual enjoying that extra rush of sugar; the bacteria ...

When ordinary water is too flat to enjoy, some of us turn to the sparkling variety. OK, let’s be honest: Some of us guzzle it all day. The carbonated beverage can be more pleasing to drink than flat ...

Does sugar cause inflammation, for instance? Inflammation is the body’s immune system defending against foreign substances, such as viruses and bacteria. Acute inflammation occurs quickly and is ...