Sugar has long been seen as the main cause of tooth decay, but new research suggests that certain foods may also increase the ...

For some people, sugar isn't the only thing that risks tooth decay, say scientists from Cornell University in New York.

Foods that contain SDS have less of an effect ... which differ in terms of their digestibility and effect on blood sugar.

Carbohydrates found in starchy and sugary foods are an important source ... the amylase triggers the starch to react with water to create a type of sugar called glucose, which tastes sweet.

A study published on February 19 in Microorganisms found that a specific gene called AMY1 influences how starch affects the ...

Carbohydrates found in starchy and sugary foods are an important source ... the amylase triggers the starch to react with water to create a type of sugar called glucose, which tastes sweet.