Sugar's not-so-sweet effects on the heart: A sugary diet contributes to weight gain and other factors that boost heart disease risk. Learn healthier ways to satisfy a sweet tooth. (cover story)

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      The article reports on the impact of sugary diet on weight gain and other factors that boost heart disease risk. Topics mentioned include chronic inflammation caused by eating lots of added sugar, the impact of excess sugar intake on the body's ability to manage blood sugar, and requirement for major food companies to list the grams of added sugars on their products' Nutrition Facts panels.