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

Recent studies have suggested that sugar substitutes might not be the free lunch they're advertised as. We asked experts what ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Although artificial sweeteners are generally recognized as safe, some experts caution they may not necessarily be good for you.

The research on diet sodas has about as much clarity as a glass of Diet Coke. Here's a quick guide by PolitiFact to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are natural sweeteners really better than artificial? Here's what to know. (Image: Getty Images; designed by Victoria Ellis for ...

Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, acesulfame potassium, saccharin, and sucralose can be found on the food labels of popularly consumed foods. While their ability to add sweetness is the reason ...

The WHO has advised against using artificial sweeteners for controlling weight. It reviewed almost 300 studies assessing the potential health effects of artificial sweeteners. They don't help with ...

A study published Wednesday in the BMJ, which involved more than 100,000 adults in France, found a potential link between consumption of artificial sweeteners and heart disease, adding to mounting ...

Nutrition experts agree there is no single 'healthiest' sweetener, but whole fruit ranks highest because it delivers natural ...

People looking to lose weight should skip sugar substitutes, according to new guidance from the World Health Organization. The United Nations agency said Monday that a systematic review of the ...

For years, artificial sweeteners were promoted as a healthier alternative to table sugar. But several studies over the past few years have suggested that the sweeteners may not necessarily be good for ...