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Dr. Albright answers the question: 'What Do You Suggest About Eating Sweets?' — -- Question: What do you suggest about eating concentrated sweets, such as candy, cake and pie? Answer: ...

Here’s what yams really are, how they differ from sweet potatoes and why it's probably best to enjoy both in moderation.

Have you ever been called “sweet”-not just because of your personality, but also because of your love for sugary treats? It turns out that having a sweet tooth might say more about you than just your ...

You can eat sweet potatoes at any meal of the day to reap their nutritional benefits. Eating them with breakfast or lunch may ...

I often eat mango, jackfruit and durian after dinner, and my recent blood tests showed elevated liver enzymes. Can eating a lot of sweet fruit cause abnormal liver enzymes? (Minh Thu, Ho Chi Minh City ...

Looking for a gouda night of sleep? You might want to steer clear of this little nibble before bed. A new study in the journal Frontiers in Psychology suggests dairy might be the grate-est villain to ...