Aspartame is a common sugar-free sweetener that has been in the United States since the early 1980s. It's found in over 6,000 products, including Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi, Crystal Light and Kool-Aid. It ...

A new study finds that adults who consume about two packets of artificial sweeteners, or aspartame, are at a higher risk of having a stroke. While those who consumed similar amounts of sucralose ...

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 ...

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Even though the safety of artificial sweeteners has been well documented, a new study linking the artificial sweetener aspartame to cancer has stirred up new controversy. The lead study author from ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) released its official statement this week on the potential health risks of aspartame, with a committee classifying the non-sugar, low-calorie sweetener as "possibly ...

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 ...

If you have diabetes, you know how hard it can be to find a good artificial sweetener. One popular choice is aspartame. If you’re looking for a diabetes-friendly way to satisfy your sweet tooth, ...