By Cyreia Sandlin - email

Millions of Americans consume tons of sugar every day, and it's virtually impossible to escape what some health experts call a toxin destroying our bodies.

In the past 20 years, Dr. Paul Bradley says he's seen a startling increase in obesity and diabetes. He said two decades ago only half of the country was overweight, now, more than two-thirds of the country is overweight.

One reason for this, he believes? Sugar.

HILTON HEAD, SC (WTOC) - The Palmetto Dunes Golf Academy and Hilton Head Hospital will host a “Putters and Prostates” event on Mar. 12.

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