A simple blood sugar test one hour after drinking a glucose solution may help doctors spot early signs of type 2 ...

You may have heard that you should try to avoid eating too many simple sugars, but what does that mean? What are simple sugars? Are simple sugars carbohydrates? To answer both questions: simple sugars ...

Getting a pregnancy test can sometimes feel intimidating. Maybe you aren't totally comfortable going to your local drugstore and buying a test, or you're worried somebody will see it if it comes ...

Minimizing dietary consumption of simple sugars may help alleviate symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), new data suggest. People who consumed lower quantities of simple sugars ...

Glucose-galactose malabsorption (GGM) is a rare metabolic condition. It occurs when a genetic variation makes the body unable to properly absorb the simple sugars glucose and galactose. Sugars are the ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Ripe bananas are sweeter, easier to digest, and provide quick energy.Underripe (greener) ...