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Sugar: It Could Be Worse Than You Think

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.

Sugar in the Gas Tank

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.

Obese Outnumber Starving People Globally

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.