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That change depends on experience. Problems with self-regulation might explain in part why obesity has risen in parallel with the use of artificial sweeteners. It also might explain why, says Swithers ...

Here’s what the latest evidence says about sugar, artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes — and how they compare.

Part of the solution includes reformulating foods with sugar replacements. Artificial sweeteners give a sweet taste with few or no calories. But are they healthier? There are lots of different ...

With a food supply that’s saturated in added sugars, turning to healthier options like natural sweeteners can be a good way to manage your intake of added sugar. Unlike manufactured artificial ...

But do artificial sweeteners actually help, or could they be doing us harm? We teamed up with Dr James Brown at Aston University to find out. Sweeteners such as saccharin, sucralose, aspartame and ...

Here’s why. Artificial sweeteners can have a not-so-sweet side — a bitter aftertaste. The flavor can be such a turnoff that some people avoid the additives entirely. Decades ago, people ...

Many people opt for low-sugar, low-calorie treats with artificial sweeteners, believing they are healthier. However, mounting evidence suggests that these sweeteners can wreak havoc on our bodies ...