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 ...

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From Splenda to Truvia, artificial sweeteners are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar. You’ll find them in yogurts, ice creams, sodas and almost everything tasty in between. But are they healthy?

Two groups were the most risky: emulsifiers - thickening agents in foods like ice cream and cheese - and artificial sweeteners - alternatives to sugar found in diet sodas. Surprisingly ...

Agnostic of any health benefits or deleterious effects, artificial sweeteners are a guaranteed source of panic whenever a study pops up. Last February, artificial sweeteners found themselves under ...

Artificial sweeteners have been a topic of controversy for years, with everyone having an opinion about the taste, health benefits and risks of each compared to sugar. From reported links to ...