The authors note that the same preference was observed with sugar-sweetened water, so it can't be said that artificial sweeteners are more addictive than sugar -- just that sweetness in general ...

And just like sugar, artificial sweeteners are addictive. The more you eat, the more you crave. The catch? You may be more likely to feed your cravings because you think you’re eating fewer ...

Artificial sweeteners ... One possible answer, according to some experts, is that sugar is addictive, psychologically and possibly physiologically, and the more sugar you take in, especially ...

Let’s see whether sugar really deserves its bad rap or if we’re simply hooked on the confusion. The official classification of alcohol, nicotine, and opioids as “addictive substances” lies not solely ...

“The result is that sugar is in everything.” We like sugar so much that we often call foods steeped in it "addictive" or "like crack," despite this comparison having little to do with ...

At Virginia Tech, registered dietitian Valisa Hedrick is working with the National Institutes of Health on another study comparing the effects of four different artificial sweeteners versus sugar ...

It’s addictive and increases your risk of obesity ... If you attempt to replace sugar with artificial sugar substitutes and live your life exactly the same, you may be at higher risk of side ...

Used for centuries in South America, this fruit is now being studied as a nutrient-packed alternative to sugar, thanks to its antioxidant and polyphenol content. Charlotte Walsh is a writer and ...

"For decades, ultraprocessed foods have been engineered to hijack the brain's reward system – perfecting the 'bliss point' of sugar ... government cracks down on artificial food additives ...