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High fructose corn syrup: A recipe for hypertension

A diet high in fructose increases the risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology's 42nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in San ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (9) | comments 12

Heat forms potentially harmful substance in high-fructose corn syrup

Researchers have established the conditions that foster formation of potentially dangerous levels of a toxic substance in the high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) often fed to honey bees. Their study, which appears ...

Chemistry / Other

created Oct 14, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 4

High-sugar diet increases men's blood pressure; gout drug protective

A high-fructose diet raises blood pressure in men, while a drug used to treat gout seems to protect against the blood pressure increase, according to research reported at the American Heart Association's 63rd High Blood Pressure ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Sep 23, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Heat forms potentially harmful substance in high-fructose corn syrup

Researchers have established the conditions that foster formation of potentially dangerous levels of a toxic substance in the high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) often fed to honey bees. Their study, which appears ...

Chemistry / Other

created Aug 26, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (6) | comments 2

Fructose metabolism by the brain increases food intake and obesity

The journal Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications (BBRC), published by Elsevier, will publish an important review this week online, by M. Daniel Lane and colleagues at Johns Hopkins, building on the suggested link b ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Mar 25, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (8) | comments 0

Pure fructose frequently confused with high fructose corn syrup

As researchers continue to examine the role of sweeteners in the diet, it's important that people understand the differences among various ingredients used in scientific studies, according to the Corn Refiners Association ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 04, 2009 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (5) | comments 4

Missing link between fructose, insulin resistance found

A new study in mice sheds light on the insulin resistance that can come from diets loaded with high-fructose corn syrup, a sweetener found in most sodas and many other processed foods. The report in the March issue of Cell Me ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Mar 03, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Fructose-sweetened drinks increase nonfasting triglycerides in obese adults

Obese people who drink fructose-sweetened beverages with their meals have an increased rise of triglycerides following the meal, according to new research from the Monell Center.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Feb 12, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0