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Top Dominican Sugar Producer Accused of Using Forced Labor

Sandy Tolan and Michael Montgomery / The Reveal Nov 25, 2022 The Dominican Republic is the second-largest exporter of raw sugar to the U.S. under a complex federal system that protects domestic producers by restricting imports. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Which Is More Toxic — Sugar or Weed? Russell Brand Checks It Out

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Feb 21, 2015 The "Trews" host argues that while there's a lot of "disinformation and propaganda" being spread about marijuana, there's also quite a bit of "deception and confusion around food." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver: We Have No Idea How Prevalent Sugar Is

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Oct 27, 2014 In the spirit of Halloween, the holiday that might well be sponsored by The Sugar Association, the "Last Week Tonight" host takes on the sweet crystals invading all of our food. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Don’t Worry About Salt, Sugar’s the Real Culprit in Our Health Epidemic

Staff / Truthdig Sep 17, 2014 After years of telling us salt is bad for us, some health workers have changed their tune; CNN's Fareed Zakaria doesn't seem to have stopped plagiarizing even after he was discovered doing so; meanwhile, Israel's nuclear weapon stock needs to be talked about. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sugar and Other Carbs May Be Damaging Your Memory, Among Several Crucial Brain Functions

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 10, 2014 Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sugar Plant Removed Safety Device 13 Days Before Temp Worker Buried Alive

Staff / Truthdig Jul 8, 2014 Janio Salinas was buried alive in sugar. A newly released accident report and an undercover investigation by Univision reveal the obstacles OSHA faces in its temp worker safety initiative. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Halve Your Sugar Intake to Prevent Diabetes and Obesity, World Health Organization Says

Staff / Truthdig Mar 8, 2014 The World Health Organisation Wednesday said the recommended amount of sugar consumed daily should be halved as it stepped up its battle against public health problems like obesity and tooth decay. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Alchemy Is More Important Than Scientists Initially Thought

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2014 Scholars are acknowledging that alchemy actually led to noteworthy experiments; the CIA allegedly hired out a torture villa in Poland; meanwhile, sugar may soon power tablets, phones and more. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sugar: It Could Be Worse Than You Think

Staff / Truthdig Apr 14, 2011 According to The New York Times' Gary Taubes, who isn't a scientist but is a journalist obsessed with the topic, the recent uptick in anti-sugar sentiment in nutritional (and lay) circles isn't without basis. In fact, he goes so far as to essentially answer his headline question "Is Sugar Toxic?" in the affirmative. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Sugar in the Gas Tank

Staff / Truthdig Aug 18, 2006 As part of its drive toward energy independence, Brazil has encouraged the use of cars that run on any combination of ethanol and gasoline. More than 2 million of the flex-fuel cars have now been sold in the country, accounting for 77% of the market. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obese Outnumber Starving People Globally

Staff / Truthdig Aug 15, 2006 The world now holds more than a billion overweight people and 800 million who are undernourished, a health expert told an international panel. A possible solution: subsidize fruits and vegetables, instead of fat-producing corn crops. Wanna learn more? Check out Truthdig's interview with food expert Michael Pollan. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obesity Epidemic Linked to Soda, Study Says

Staff / Truthdig Aug 10, 2006 An extra can of soda a day can add 15 pounds a year, according to a report in a prestigious journal. And this kind of consumption may be the prime mover behind this nation's apocalyptically expanding waistlines. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )