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Fructose Corn Syrup

A real human brain being displayed as part of an exhibition in Bristol, England. (credit: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Brain Image Study: Fructose May Spur Overeating

This is your brain on sugar — for real. Scientists have used imaging tests to show for the first time that fructose, a sugar that saturates the American diet, can trigger brain changes that may lead to overeating.

2013/01/01

A 9-year-old boy ponders his choices of candy at a store. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

FDA Nixes ‘Corn Sugar’ Label For Sweetening Syrup

High fructose corn syrup won’t get a wholesome new name after all. The FDA has rejected the Corn Refiners Association’s bid to rename its sweetening agent “corn sugar.”

2012/05/30

Food labels are shown on products containing high fructose corn syrup. (credit: Phil Stauskas/KTVT/KTXA)

Officials Slam High Fructose Corn Syrup Rebranding

The Food and Drug Administration has cautioned the corn industry over its ongoing use of the term “corn sugar” to describe high fructose corn syrup, asking them to stop using the proposed new name.

2011/09/16

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