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Sugar is distributed on subsidised rate through fair price shops.

Industry body cuts 2016/17 sugar output forecast by 5 per cent

Lower sugar output could exacerbate shortages and further push up prices of sweetener.

7 March 2017 2:07 PM IST

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Is excessive sugar intake during pregnancy correlated to asthma in...

Scientists have been trying to discover and explain the cause of rise in occurrence to this inflammatory disease.

31 July 2017 3:23 PM IST

Experts say lower intake of sugar may be associated with better psychological health (Photo: Pixabay)

Sugar not that sweet for mental health?

Researches claim an increased likelihood for common mental disorders linked to higher sugar intake.

28 July 2017 7:56 AM IST

Sugar Cane is a perennial crop harvested 10-16 months after planting.

Decent monsoon could see sugar output rise

Severe drought in 2015 forced India to import 5 lakh tonnes of sugar.

1 Jun 2017 5:42 AM IST

According to researchers, the protein bars can be good for a quick fix, if eaten in moderation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating protein bars may make you fat

The protein bars are filled with preservatives, artificial colours and sweeteners, thickeners and even oils and fats.

26 Dec 2017 2:42 PM IST

Currently, import of raw and white sugar attracts 40 per cent customs duty.

Govt allows duty free import of raw sugar upto 5 lakh tonnes

Country's sugar production is projected to drop to 22.5 million tonnes in the ongoing 2016-17.

5 April 2017 2:19 PM IST

Women who had the most total fructose during pregnancy were 58 percent more likely to have kids with asthma than women who had no fructose. (Photo: Pixabay)

Prenatal and early childhood fructose tied to asthma in kids

Pregnant women should stay away from sugar sweetened drinks and foods with added sugars.

19 Dec 2017 12:13 PM IST

Too much sugar may causes Alzheimers

Too much sugar may causes Alzheimer's

The sugar forms abnormal proteins that lead to the brain disease in most people

24 Feb 2017 8:47 AM IST

Local prices for oilseeds have plunged around 40 per cent in the last six months, while pulses have dropped by nearly a third.

Grain traders protest against 5 pc GST, shut shops

Branded grains, rice, sugar and atta will be levied five per cent GST.

30 Jun 2017 2:58 PM IST

At the start of kindergarten, 23 percent of the children were overweight and 9 percent were obese (Photo: AFP)

Find out what you need to cut from your diet to lose belly fat

Study shows sugar and foods high in sugar are linked to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease.

14 Dec 2017 8:12 AM IST

The study refutes the common misconception that a high sugar intake has an affect on the body. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study disputes popular advice to cut sugar intake

Research says that sugary drinks and candy do not have health risks

20 Dec 2016 5:11 PM IST