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Are we all addicted to sugar?
feature Our reliance on the sweet stuff has been compared to cocaine and gambling addictions
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How scientists discovered that one-size diets don’t fit all
feature Research on blood sugar levels suggests that what constitutes a healthy diet depends on who is eating it
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Will energy drinks be banned for children?
Speed Read Restriction would apply to drinks containing more than 150mg of caffeine per litre
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Fact check: the truth about artificial sweeteners
In Depth Are synthetic sugar substitutes in our food and drinks safe? The Week looks at the research
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Will new guidelines mean an end to the sugar high?
In Depth Targets to help fight obesity could see manufacturers reducing the size of their much-loved treats
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Restaurants told to make puddings healthier or be shamed
Speed Read Health Secretary urges restaurants to cut portion sizes and sugar content as part of obesity action plan
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Singapore tops list of world's healthiest countries – UK fails to make the top 20
Speed Read Health scores based on smoking and obesity leave Britain lagging behind Belgium, Ireland and Norway
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Diabetes set to 'bankrupt NHS' with 60% rise in sufferers
Speed Read Lifestyle changes vital to prevent more cases of type 2 diabetes, say medical experts
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'Healthy' snacks for kids contain more sugar than Haribo sweets
Speed Read Parents are 'being misled' say campaigners, but regulators insist that sugar content is 'clearly labelled'
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