Sugar's health risks are well known, but the long-term effects of sweeteners remain unclear, a food scientist told Newsweek.

Key Takeaways Artificial sweeteners may affect metabolismArtificial and low-calorie sweeteners have been linked to higher ...

Five common artificial sweeteners have been tied to strokes, blood clots and heart disease. Here's what research reveals ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are artificial sweeteners healthier for you? Last March, a new study published in the Nature Metabolism journal found that ...

Artificial sweeteners are being added to a growing number of foods to reduce their sugar content while maintaining their appealing taste. But a growing body of research suggests these non-nutritive ...

For anyone actively managing their blood sugar, stevia and monk fruit are currently the most evidence-backed choices. “That ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A growing body of evidence suggests that sugar substitutes negatively impact heart disease and stroke risk. (Getty Images) (Bill ...

Artificial sweeteners are being added to a growing number of foods to reduce their sugar content while maintaining their appealing taste. But a growing body of research suggests these non-nutritive ...

Artificial sweeteners, present in everything from sugar-free snacks to diet sodas, are a staple for many trying to lose weight. But new research suggests the substances could have multigenerational ...

Scientists have identified compounds that block bitter taste receptors activated by saccharin and acesulfame K. The most promising is (R)-(-)-carvone, which reduces bitterness without the cooling side ...

It’s all mind games. For those stubborn about the taste of Diet Coke, a new study suggests that the taste of artificial sweetener is all in your head. Researchers from Radboud University, the ...

It's no secret that too much added sugar is bad for us. Sugar-rich food and beverages such as soda, cakes, pastries, candy, syrups and other sweets have long been linked with a myriad of health issues ...