However, new research shows that aspartame, the sugar alternative in diet sodas and other zero-sugar foods and drinks, can lead to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke over time.

Drinking Diet Coke and other similar beverages may be associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, among other health issues, according to new research. Although the reason remains ...

A new study reports that one of the most popular sugar substitutes — found in diet drinks and chewing gum — increases insulin in animals, potentially elevating their heart attack and stroke risk.

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… ...

(NewsNation) — Aspartame raises insulin levels in animals, potentially increasing their risk of heart attack and stroke, a recent study in Sweden found. Researchers fed mice food containing 0.15 ...

Atherosclerosis may increase inflammation and can raise the risk of heart attack or stroke. In this work, the researchers used a mouse model that was fed food that contained 15% aspartame for period ...

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener and a popular sugar substitute sold under the brand names Nutrasweet and Equal. It is present in low-calorie food and drinks and some medications. Despite its ...

Experts warn that Diet Coke, despite having zero calories, poses health risks like heart disease and gut issues due to artificial sweeteners like aspartame.

Aspartame has long been marketed as a guilt-free alternative to sugar in popular food products, ... such as stroke, arthritis, and diabetes. Source: Scimex. View gallery - 3 images ...

Feb 21, 2025 23:00:00 Artificial sweetener aspartame may cause arteriosclerosis and increase risk of heart disease and stroke. Aspartame, an artificial sweetener widely used in low-calorie drinks ...

A new animal study suggests that ingesting aspartame causes an insulin spike in mice which can induce or exacerbate atherosclerosis — a build-up of fatty plaque in the arteries. This in turn can lead ...

A study in mice found that aspartame triggered higher insulin levels – potentially contributing to plaque buildup in arteries. Mice fed aspartame showed more fatty deposits and immune cell activity in ...