Sucralose, a chemical found in the popular zero-calorie sweetener Splenda, has been shown to cause damage to DNA, raise the risk of cancer and cause leaks in the gut lining, according to a new study ...

Splenda is an artificial sweetener that preliminary studies suggest may cause weight gain and high blood sugar but more ...

If you’re trying to cut back on sugar, but your sweet tooth hasn’t gotten the memo, you might find yourself reaching for foods sweetened with sugar substitutes instead. These can deliver the sweet ...

While some artificial sweeteners are fine for seniors to consume, others should be avoided. These are four that should be skipped.

Excessive intake of simple carbohydrates (sugars) threatens health and provokes metabolic disease. Historically, a reduced intake of sugar, achieved either by adaptation of dietary habits or by ...

They’re better for dental health: Sugar alcohols don’t promote cavity formation because they don’t react with plaque bacteria in the mouth. In fact, some may even help prevent tooth decay. One ...

The food industry adds dozens of different sugar substitutes to processed foods to make them sweeter. Each has a different chemical structure, intensity and impact on the human body. Which sugar ...

We’ve all likely swapped out sugar for other sweeteners such as Splenda, Equal or others. It’s probably because these are usually lower in calories and better for you than regular sugar—most of the ...