High fructose corn syrup is found everywhere, especially in soft drinks, and it is so pervasive it has become a modern-day plague. Unfortunately, most Americans have no clue what we are up against ...

Among the most common (and most often demonized): high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). This liquid sweetener is ubiquitous in our food system. Consumption of HFCS increased by a whopping 1,000 percent ...

High-fructose corn syrup, on its own, isn't bad for you. However, corn syrup is added to a lot of processed food, which boosts the total calorie count. Eating too many calories from sugar is ...