Sugar metabolism refers to the process by which the body breaks down carbohydrates into sugars, including glucose and fructose. The body uses these sugars as a source of energy. The body metabolizes ...

The liver breaks down dietary fructose into lipids that are used by cancer cells to boost their growth in mice. As the small intestine and liver metabolize most of the dietary fructose, the team ...

New research links high-fructose diets, especially from processed foods, to disrupted appetite signals and long-term brain changes, raising concerns for developing brains. Review: Mindful Eating: A ...