A common artificial sweetener may trigger insulin spikes that lead to the build up of fatty plaques in the arteries, ...

An expert weighs in on Diet Coke and the health risks associated with regularly consuming the soda artificially sweetened ...

From diet soda to zero-sugar ice cream, artificial sweeteners have been touted as a guilt-free way to indulge our sweet tooth ...

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The artificial sweetener that's been a staple in American households for decades is now facing fresh scrutiny, as emerging ...

Artificial sweeteners are everywhere, marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar, but new research suggests they may not be ...

Artificial sweeteners have been promoted as a guilt-free way to indulge our sweet tooth and are in many popular foods, such as zero-sugar ice cream, and "diet" drinks. But new research, published ...

The study was conducted by cardiovascular researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and found that aspartame ...

Long-term use of artificial sweeteners may heighten the risk of stroke, heart disease and even premature death.

Now, a study has found that, in mice, aspartame triggers insulin spikes that lead to the build up of fatty plaques in the arteries — a risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. Artificial ...

Aspartame-fed mice (right) developed larger and more plaques (red) in their arteries (pink) compared to mice that never consumed the sweetener. From diet soda to zero-sugar ice cream, artificial ...

Artificial sweeteners have been promoted as ... The findings show that aspartame triggers increased insulin levels in animals, which in turn contributes to atherosclerosis - a build-up of fatty ...