Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this French-population based cohort study show a positive association between excessive intake of artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame, and an increased risk in breast and obesity-related cancers. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A greater intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular and total mortality and a modest risk for cancer mortality. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The artificial sweetener, acesulfame potassium, differentially disrupted the gut microbiome of mice and contributed to obesity only in male mice. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A study demonstrates in a mouse model and in humans that consumption of non-caloric sweeteners are associated with increased risk for glucose intolerance, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Using a mouse model, researchers demonstrated that aspartame (known as NutraSweet and Equal) impaired glucose metabolism by altering gut composition and promoting hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. (more…)
