Not all sweeteners are created equal—discover which sugars sabotage your brain and which ones might actually help it thrive.

A new scientific review argues that sugar addiction is not just a metaphor, but a real and measurable condition that mirrors the brain and behavioral patterns found in drug dependence. Published in ...

"While sugar activates reward pathways in the brain, the general scientific consensus is that sugar does not meet the criteria as an addictive substance. Our body needs some sugar to survive," says ...

Erythritol, a widely used sugar substitute found in many low-carb and sugar-free products, may not be as harmless as once believed. New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that ...

A new study reveals that a brain circuit driving negative emotions during cocaine withdrawal plays a key role in relapse.

A widely-used sugar substitute found in products marketed to people with diabetes might contain more risks than rewards. In a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers from ...

Why do so many people relapse after quitting cocaine? A new study from The Hebrew University reveals that a specific ...

Imagine a future where the grip of cocaine use disorder can be loosened, where cravings fade, and the risk of relapse diminishes. A new study published in Science Advances, led by Penn Nursing’s ...

From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to “sugar-free” soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new CU Boulder research shows the popular sugar substitute and specialty food ...