Food is sustenance, providing macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and, of course, calories. But whether naturally or through artificial ingredients like non-caloric sweeteners, some foods and drinks ...

Artificial sweeteners are commonly marketed for patients with diabetes, obesity, or a history of cardiovascular issues as a means to reduce sugar and overall calorie intake. However, a recent study ...

Erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar substitute used to sweeten low-cal, low-carb and "keto" products, is linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death, according to a new study. Researchers at ...

If you’re trying to cut back on sugar but can’t fathom the idea of missing dessert or drinking your coffee black, sugar substitutes are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while sticking to your ...

A campaign advising parents to give their children 100-calorie snacks has sparked a debate about the effects of calorie counting kids’ food. Public Health England (PHE) introduced a campaign in ...

A new study published on Monday links a zero-calorie additive that acts as a sweetener to an increased risk of cardiac events, including stroke and death. The study, published in the journal Nature ...

Sugar replacement erythritol has been coveted as a sugar substitute for those at high risk of heart issues—like diabetics and those with obesity—but a recent study found the sweetener may actually ...