For decades, zero calorie sweeteners have been marketed as the smarter swap for sugar, a simple label choice that promises weight control without metabolic fallout. A growing body of vascular and ...

Sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners show up in many diets and "low-calorie" products. Now we're seeing the long-term ...

A study released Wednesday shows people who consumed the highest amounts of seven common artificial sweeteners during their midlife years experienced significantly faster cognitive declines as they ...

While artificial sweeteners were once touted as healthy alternatives to sugar, research continues to prove otherwise. Yet another study has now come along saying that six popular sweeteners might be ...

A growing body of neurological research links six common artificial sweeteners to measurable cognitive decline — and it's ...

Flavored yogurt often contains added sugars and artificial flavors that can turn a healthy snack into dessert. Choose ones ...

People who consumed the most artificial sweeteners experienced faster declines in memory and thinking skills. The effect was strongest in adults under 60 and in those with diabetes. The study found a ...

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They discuss the health ...

Cognitive decline is a complicated process that likely involves several factors. But while you can’t do a thing about your genetics, there are certain lifestyle changes that may help lower your risk.