Reducing sugar in childhood may lower risks of obesity, diabetes, and chronic illness later. Less sugar can lead to better health.

The holiday season is nearly upon us and it’s easy for a child’s sweet tooth go wild. However, new research shows that it may be beneficial to cut back how much sugar young children consume.

Maybe this isn’t the thing you want to read the week after a candy-rich holiday like Halloween, but there's a new study that shows a connection between consuming sugar and chronic illnesses.