Aspartame is an artificial sweetener commonly found in products like chewing gum, soft drinks and tabletop sweeteners, but ...

Artificial sweeteners have long been cast as either miracle weight-loss allies or metabolic saboteurs — but the science is ...

The promise of guilt-free sweetness may come with serious consequences—from heart disease and gut damage to cognitive decline ...

Our preference for sweet tastes represents an elegant evolutionary adaptation. The ability to detect sweet substances likely evolved to identify energy-rich sources, primarily sugars in fruits, plants ...

Sparkling and vitamin waters seem like smart alternatives to soda, but research suggests that some ingredients—especially ...

A common sweetener, erythritol, causes stress in brain vessel cells, reduces protective nitric oxide, and blocks clot-busting ...

(CNN) — People who consumed the highest levels of certain artificial sweeteners — equivalent to just one diet soda a day — saw a significant decline in their ability to remember and recall words when ...

While Zero-Sugar Oreos are low in added sugar, they’re still high in overall carbs. The better choice depends on your overall ...

Dr. Jennifer Ashton recommends slowly decreasing sugar intake. — -- Consuming too much sugar, we know, is linked to obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. And people who are watching their ...

Artificial sweeteners are being added to a growing number of foods to reduce their sugar content while maintaining their appealing taste. But a growing body of research suggests these non-nutritive ...

To give fake sugars the old heave-ho, put these five steps into action. Oct. 7, 2013— -- intro: Yet another new study supports what I've seen in my private practice for years – artificial ...

Are there ingredients in sugar-free desserts that aren’t as healthy as they seem? Amber Raiken speaks to dietitians about concerning artificial sweeteners and other products in zero-sugar food and dri ...