Artificial sweeteners may seem like a trend of the late 20th and 21st centuries, but they've been around for a lot longer. There are many different kinds of sugar substitutes: Artificial sweeteners ...

A growing body of evidence suggests that sugar substitutes negatively impact heart disease and stroke risk. (Getty Images) It’s no secret that too much added sugar is bad for us. Sugar-rich food and ...

Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are popular sugar substitutes. Both can add sweetness to foods and drinks for little to no calories. But there are differences, and some may have mild side ...

FARGO - Little pink, blue and yellow packets have become staples of coffee shops, diners and kitchen tables across America. Every day in the U.S., artificial sweeteners and other sugar alternatives ...

This article explores how artificial sweeteners impact gut health and cardiac function, highlighting the potential risks ...

Artificial sugar substitutes, such as aspartame and saccharin, commonly found in low-calorie sodas and desserts, may carry long-term effects on the brain, a new study has found. People who consumed ...

Artificial sweeteners, also known as non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), have been used as a sugar substitute to reduce caloric intake and help control body weight. However, the World Health Organization (WHO ...

When you’re looking for a sweet treat, you often have two options: eat something with real sugar or something with an artificial sweetener. This isn’t entirely the case, though, according to experts. ...

New research published in Neurology links daily consumption of sugar substitutes to 62% faster cognitive decline over 8 years ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Those sugar-free products you're buying to stay healthy–it turns out they might not be as beneficial as you think. Consumer Reports looks at why experts are raising concerns about ...

People who consumed the most artificial sweeteners experienced faster declines in memory and thinking skills. The effect was strongest in adults under 60 and in those with diabetes. The study found a ...