Sweet Treat Comforts Children During Injections

By Amber Moore | Dec 12, 2012 01:57 PM EST

Researchers say that few drops of sugar solution before immunization can comfort a child while he or she is getting an injection.

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Sugar Water Rinse Helps With Self-Control, Attention

By Amber Moore | Nov 08, 2012 10:45 AM EST

According to a new study, gargling sugar water can boost a person's self-control.

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To Replenish Self-Control, Try Gargling Soda

By Makini Brice | Sep 25, 2012 02:33 PM EDT

Anyone who's ever had to write a boring term paper, keep to a diet in the face of a difficult day and a plate of some comfort food, or quit smoking knows that self-control is difficult to maintain.

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Sweet Debate Rages On: Scientists Say High-Fructose Corn Syrup Not to Blame for Obesity Epidemic

By Makini Brice | Sep 19, 2012 11:37 AM EDT

Scientists claim that high-fructose corn syrup is not uniquely responsible for the increase in obesity, but it seems unlikely that the flavorful debate will be put to rest.

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Sugar vs. Corn Syrup: Sweeteners at Center of Bitter Food Fight

By Carey Gillam | Sep 06, 2012 09:59 AM EDT

A group of food companies that includes conglomerate Cargill Inc has sued a sugar industry trade group, claiming high fructose corn syrup is being unfairly maligned by promoters of "natural" sugar.

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