Added sugar isn't exactly a health food, but there's one major reason to opt for the real deal over those with artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols.

Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultraprocessed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report.

Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Scott Peters (D-CA) introduced the Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing childhood obesity and diet-related chronic diseases.