Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder found that the sweetener impairs certain functions of blood vessels that ...

The promise of guilt-free sweetness may come with serious consequences—from heart disease and gut damage to cognitive decline ...

A growing body of evidence suggests that sugar substitutes negatively impact heart disease and stroke risk. (Getty Images) It’s no secret that too much added sugar is bad for us. Sugar-rich food and ...

Low-cal sugar substitutes are widely celebrated because they're, well, low in calories. What's more, they aren't really sugar ...

Health risks: Findings from a new study found that a popular low-calorie sugar substitute can increase the risk of brain and heart health. Changes on a cellular level: The researchers found that ...

For all the flack sugar gets, artificial sweeteners may not have a leg to stand on, either. New research on the artificial sweetener erythritol, which is an ingredient in Truvia, Splenda, and many ...

Our preference for sweet tastes represents an elegant evolutionary adaptation. The ability to detect sweet substances likely evolved to identify energy-rich sources, primarily sugars in fruits, plants ...

The quest for healthier eating has led millions of Americans to embrace sugar substitutes as guilt-free alternatives to traditional sweeteners. However, emerging research paints a troubling picture of ...

A new study explores an unexpected link between a sugar substitute and hair regrowth. Researchers found that a compound from stevia may help minoxidil absorb better into the scalp, improving results ...

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