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 ...

A large Brazilian study following more than 12,000 middle-aged adults found that those consuming the most artificial sweeteners—commonly found in diet sodas, flavored waters, and processed ...

Recent studies have suggested that sugar substitutes might not be the free lunch they're advertised as. We asked experts what they thought. Reading time 11 minutes For many people, myself very much ...

Scientists at Tufts have found a way to turn common glucose into a rare sugar that tastes almost exactly like table sugar—but with far fewer downsides. Using engineered bacteria as microscopic ...

Table sugar can be harmful to people with diabetes as it can quickly raise blood sugar levels. Other sweeteners like Stevia or tagatose are low calorie and may not affect blood sugar levels, and some ...

According to a 2023 study, a high consumption of sugar among older adults appears to be linked to an increased dementia risk. More recent research published in the journal Neurology has found a link ...