In addition to creating antibodies that target a specific region of the spike protein that doesn't mutate, the vaccine removes the sugar coat from the virus that allows it to hide in the body.

However, the majority of studies so far haven't found a connection, and most in the medical industry maintain there is no known link between sugar and hyperactivity. Still, many concerned parents ...

SINGAPORE – With his Joo Chiat ward being drawn into East Coast GRC, Mr Edwin Tong has been in talks with the constituency’s MPs on how to integrate existing plans. The Minister for Culture ...

Is sugar the new nicotine … or maybe just the current scapegoat for our collective confusion over what’s “healthy?” Science can’t decide if sugar is a genuine addiction or a guilty pleasure, and our ...

SINGAPORE – A woman with intellectual disability allegedly endured sexual assault, but her ability to testify in court was doubted and no charges were filed. A girl with undiagnosed autism ...

“One reason her mouth was in such poor condition was that she was affluent enough to afford sugar.” Americans have always taken as much sugar as they could get—but in the beginning, they ...

Reducing sugar intake can sometimes lead to temporary detox or withdrawal symptoms. Some examples of sugar withdrawal symptoms are cravings, headaches, bloating, and irritability. Regularly eating ...

Having high blood sugar means you have elevated levels of glucose in your blood and could indicate prediabetes or diabetes. Glucose is a carbohydrate (simple sugar) used as primary fuel for vital ...

Anna Tong is a correspondent for Reuters based in San Francisco, where she reports on the technology industry. She joined Reuters in 2023 after working at the San Francisco Standard as a data editor.

Hypoglycemia refers to low levels of sugar, or glucose, in the blood. Low blood sugar can cause tiredness, shaking, and many other symptoms. It can be life threatening in severe cases. There are ...

Hyperglycemia refers to high blood sugar levels. Over time, chronic high blood sugar can cause major health complications. Several factors can contribute to hyperglycemia, including dietary ...