Artificial sweeteners have long been used as a low-calorie alternative to sugar. Although most contain some calories, they are many times sweeter than sugar, so less is needed to give the same sweet ...

The common artificial sweetener aspartame could be putting consumers at greater risk of heart disease through a newly discovered chemical trigger on the lining of arteries. Researchers from Sweden, ...

A common artificial sweetener can trigger dangerous insulin spikes, warns a new study. The spikes led to blood vessel inflammation in mice - which raises the risk of a heart attack or stroke, say ...

The artificial sweetener that’s been a staple in American households for decades is now facing fresh scrutiny, as emerging research casts a shadow over its supposed benefits. What was once hailed as a ...

Sugary drinks contain excessive amounts of sugar, exceeding recommended daily intake. Artificial sweeteners, while zero-calorie, may contribute to insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can lead to ...

Artificial sweeteners generally do not raise blood glucose directly because they are not metabolized like sugar. Chronic or high use of artificial sweeteners may affect insulin sensitivity, gut ...

Aspartame-fed mice (right) developed larger and more plaques (red) in their arteries (pink) compared to mice that never consumed the sweetener. From diet soda to zero-sugar ice cream, artificial ...

Diet Coke contains no sugar, but the artificial sweeteners inside may affect your insulin response and increase health risks over time.

Artificial sweeteners have become an inseparable part of many people's diets. But do you know what they do to your body?

Shweta J Panchal rates monk fruit as the best option for diabetics. She warns against artificial sweeteners. But what about ...