According to a recent study in Sweden, aspartame raises insulin levels in animals, potentially increasing their risk of heart attack and stroke over time. Dr. Bernard Ashby suggests consuming natural ...

A growing body of research warns that low- and no-calorie sweeteners, often marketed as healthier alternatives to sugar, may be doing more harm than good, particularly among people who consume them ...

The non-sugar, low-calorie sweetener aspartame has been linked to potential problems with memory and learning, according to a study from the Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine. In the ...

Saccharin, acesulfame-K and aspartame are well-established artificial sweeteners ... damaging blood vessels or triggering a stroke. Dr. Stanley Hazen, lead author of the erythritol and xylitol studies ...

This additive is used to make food and drinks taste sweet without adding a lot of extra calories. As you decide what’s best for you and your family, consider these points Chenin Treftz Nickel, Ph.D., ...

Aspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener that has been linked to pediatric and adolescent migraines. Upon ingestion, aspartame is broken, converted, and oxidized into formaldehyde in various ...

(CNN) — The discovery wasn’t intentional — just sloppy safety practices. Chemist James M. Schlatter was hunting for an anti-ulcer drug in his lab in 1965 when he licked his finger to pick up some ...

Yuka, the French National League Against Cancer, and Foodwatch have raised concerns about the widespread presence of aspartame in many commonly consumed products. The three well-established ...

The Federal Trade Commission sent online health influencers warning letters for not disclosing they were paid for content about aspartame and sugar. The Federal Trade Commission sent online health ...

SAN ANTONIO – Drinking even one diet soda a day during pregnancy or while breastfeeding could increase your male child’s risk of autism. That is the finding of a new study led by researchers at The ...