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

Health organizations are starting to raise concerns about the potential long-term impacts of artificial sweeteners, which taste sweet but—unlike sugar—contain no calories, suggesting they could ...

Sucralose, the sugar substitute in many diet products, may weaken cancer immunotherapy by altering gut bacteria and reducing arginine levels needed for immune cells. But supplementation with arginine ...

Compared to sugar, consuming sucralose—a widely used sugar substitute—increases activity in the hypothalamus, a brain region that regulates appetite and body weight, according to a new USC study.

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 ...

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If you want to reduce your sugar intake, stevia could be a good substitute. Stevia has long been advertised as a healthy alternative to table sugar and low-calorie artificial sweeteners. Researchers ...

Share on Pinterest Sucralose may make us hungrier and more likely to overeat, new research suggests. Image credit: K. Howard/Stocksy. A new study investigated how sucralose, a non-caloric sweetener, ...

A registered dietitian nutritionist explains the pros and cons of this sugar alternative. Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Sucralose is a semisynthetic, nonnutritive (no calories or other ...

When you grab a diet soda, a sugar-free energy drink, or a pack of sweetener for your coffee, it may seem like a smart choice. After all, the label says it has zero calories. But what you may not know ...