Bittersweet ToothCakes and Fries Harm the Environment, Not Just Health, Shows Research Sweets, pastries, fried foods, and processed meat contribute to higher cropland, water scarcity, and ecological footprint. By Devrupa Rakshit
Sweet TruthIndia Is the Second‑Biggest Manufacturer of Sugary Beverages Globally: The Lancet Consumption of ultra-processed foods is increasing the burden of obesity and malnutrition in India. By Anubhuti Matta
Only SweetheartsIs This Normal? “I Neither Crave nor Like Sweet Things” Can we just cut pizzas on birthdays instead? By Rajvi Desai
Food AwakeningThe ‘Bliss Point’ Is How Food Companies Ensure You Can’t Have Just One French Fry There is an entire industry devoted to using psychology and neuroscience to keep make junk food as addictive as possible. By Pallavi Prasad
So Done With SodaA 10‑Month Ban on Selling Sugary Drinks at a Workplace Led to Reduced Fat, Cholesterol in Employees The health results point to how much our eating patterns depend on cheap, unhealthy, but convenient options. By Aditi Murti
Seeking ArrangementsSugar Baby‑Daddy Relationships Are More Complex Than An Exchange of Sex and Gifts A U.S.-based sociologist found "sugar" relationships are more than just starved college students and lonely men trying to use each other. By Rajvi Desai
Spice and Everything NiceShould We All Quit Sugar? Maybe Not. While processed sugars are just empty calories, removing natural sugars from our diets can contribute to deficiencies and eating disorders. By Aditi Murti
Pour Some Sugar On MeHigh Consumption of Soft Drinks Linked to Increased Risk of Death All soda -- even the diet kind -- can kill you. By Pallavi Prasad
Food For ThoughtSugar Doesn’t Boost Your Mood; It Deteriorates It Further Those afternoon treats aren't giving people the high they seek. By Rajvi Desai
Sweet NothingsWe’ve All Been Sold a Lie About Non‑Sugar Sweeteners A new scientific review has found no major benefits to sugar alternatives -- and can't rule out harms. By Liesl Goecker
Picture of HealthStudy: Kids Who Appear Healthy Can Still Have Underlying Metabolic Problems Something to be aware of, given South Asians are already predisposed to diabetes. By The Swaddle Team
Sweet TruthIndia Reduces Its Individual Sugar Consumption by 2 kgs Per Year A good start for a country known as the diabetes capital of the world. By Anubhuti Matta