A common artificial sweetener may trigger insulin spikes that lead to the build up of fatty plaques in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a new study in mice indicates.

If you are diabetic and find you have trouble avoiding sugary beverages, consider the sweeteners allulose, monk fruit and stevia without erythritol, a commonly used artificial sweetener that has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

Artificial sweeteners have been promoted as a guilt-free way to indulge our sweet tooth and are in many popular foods, such as zero-sugar ice cream, and "diet" drinks. But new research, published in the journal Cell Metabolism,

From diet soda to zero-sugar ice cream, artificial sweeteners have been touted as a guilt-free way to indulge our sweet tooth. However, new research published in Cell Metabolism shows that aspartame,

Artificial sweeteners like aspartame have long been promoted as a healthier alternative to sugar, allowing people to enjoy sweet treats without the extra calories. However, a new study published in Cell Metabolism suggests that aspartame may have unexpected effects on heart health.

Artificial sweeteners are everywhere, marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar, but new research suggests they may not be so harmless. A team of scientists discovered that aspartame, a common sugar substitute,

The common artificial sweetener aspartame could be putting consumers at greater risk of heart disease through a newly discovered chemical trigger on the lining of arteries. Researchers from Sweden, China,