Aspartame, the non-sugar sweetener widely used in fizzy drinks, chewing gum, vitamins and other products, is possibly carcinogenic, according to a new assessment from a global health body.

From sugar-free sodas to low-carb snacks, erythritol is a popular sugar substitute found in hundreds of products. Approved by ...

This study determined that aspartame can raise insulin levels in an animal model, and this process triggers atherosclerosis, in which plaque deposits accumulate in arteries. Atherosclerosis may ...

Aspartame is used in thousands of food and beverage products worldwide, but the case to ban the popular sweetener is gathering strength. Will EFSA proceed with a ban and what would this mean for ...

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 ...

Aspartame and risk of heart attack and stroke in the animal The latest experimental research that associates the consumption of sweeteners, and in particular aspartame with a higher risk of heart ...

A new study has shown that mice given aspartame may develop arteriosclerosis and increase their risk of heart disease and stroke.

AN INGREDIENT found in diet fizzy drinks could increase the risk of stroke and heart attack, scientists claim. An artificial sweetener used in sugar-free sodas and ice-creams may trigger insulin sp… ...

Classified as a nonnutritive sweetener, aspartame does not provide significant carbohydrates or calories. Unlike traditional sugar, which is a significant source of both, aspartame is made from two ...

Strokes are on the rise—and these are the reasons why The biggest risk factor for stroke is the same in every country in the world, and it’s also the easiest one to reverse.

Aspartame and its potential link to cancer has been in the news. 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 ...

Does aspartame cause cancer? It’s complicated The cancer arm of the World Health Organization says the common sweetener is possibly carcinogenic, but industry and regulators argue otherwise by ...