"... isn't intrinsically less healthy than other sweeteners, ..."

"The answer is moderation in using sugars."

Not exactly.... I used to think that, but my wife has demonstrated on several occasions her susceptibility TO HFCs and her ability to discern them in certain products. Now, she is more sensitive than most, but they cause several unpleasant symptoms for her...depending on the % of HFCs. Does it affect her 'basic health'? I don't know...but it affects her comfort and causes quote.."a slight burning sensation right under the skin".. unquote. She tried to ignore it at first, but has since discovered that reaction upon eating something that she had no idea would have HFCs.

More & more research is being done, and the stories are too common to ignore, even though specific causes are not pinned down yet. Some manufacturers are reducing or eliminating HFCs, and that often requires a cost increase...which is NOT something they wish to do.