Popular sweetener, acesulfame K (E 950), has been declared safe by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following a re-evaluation process. “Based on the available data, no safety concerns arise ...

Over time, this damage can lead to diabetic retinopathy, where these blood vessels leak fluid or bleed, resulting in vision loss. Now, a new study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine’s ...

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that was discovered in 1965 and is 180–200 times sweeter than sugar. It was first regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1974 and approved ...

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that was discovered in 1965 and is 200 times sweeter than sugar. It was first regulated by the FDA in 1974 and approved for use in dry foods in 1981.

Understanding the most common missteps in diabetic foot care provides an opportunity to establish protective habits before problems develop. Inconsistent daily foot inspections miss early warning ...

If you have a severe diabetes-related foot condition, Medicare Part B covers the supply and fitting of certain therapeutic shoes once every calendar year. You get the same coverage if you’re a ...

Some retiring NYPD officers will be getting a boost in their pensions courtesy of state lawmakers who began voting on the final state budget on Wednesday. But the increase could cost New York City ...

It breaks from the traditional Margarita formula by omitting orange liqueur (typically triple sec) as the sweetener. Instead, it uses agave nectar, highlighting the earthy, vegetal notes of high ...

The research, which investigated the phenomenon in diabetic mice, provides insights into the origin of diabetic retinopathy, specifically in patients with episodes of hypoglycemia. Diabetic ...