The World Health Organization classified the soda sweetener aspartame as a possible carcinogen, but said the designation is based on limited evidence and more research is needed. The WHO said ...

For decades, diet sodas have been marketed as the healthier alternative to sugary soft drinks, offering sweetness without the calories. At the heart of most of these beverages is aspartame, an ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– Aspartame is one of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners in the world. This past summer of 2023, the World Health Organization declared it may cause cancer. We spoke ...

(NEXSTAR) – The World Health Organization is planning to declare aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in diet sodas, soft drinks, and other reduced-sugar gums and condiments, to be a possible ...

Many processed foods such as candies, cakes, cookies, juices and sodas contain artificial sweeteners like neotame. An artificial sweetener used in many types of food, including candy, cakes, juice, ...

Let’s get fizz-ical. A Toronto-based registered dietitian has evaluated the healthfulness of the no-calorie diet sodas Coke Zero and Diet Coke — and the results are soda-pressing for Coke fans. “Both ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Non-sugar sweeteners induce alterations in microbiome composition. Some changes observed in the gut microbiome ...

The artificial sweetener that’s been a staple in American households for decades is now facing fresh scrutiny, as emerging research casts a shadow over its supposed benefits. What was once hailed as a ...

Artificial sweeteners have long been used as a low-calorie alternative to sugar. Although most contain some calories, they are many times sweeter than sugar, so less is needed to give the same sweet ...

Sweeteners used to boost coffee, tea, oatmeal, plain yogurt and other beverages come in so many varieties, they should have a menu of their own. The many options include white sugar, brown sugar, ...

Diet soft drinks provide few nutrients. They often contain artificial sweeteners and caffeine, and while they’re low in ...