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• Aspartame Side Effects May Affect Heart and Brain Health: Study

  December 30, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that consuming low levels of the sugar substitute known as Equal on a daily basis could cause changes to the heart and brain, decreasing organ function.

• Sugar Substitute Erythritol Linked to Increased Risk of Blood Clots: Study

  August 9, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new Cleveland Clinic study finds that the sugar substitute erythritol could be linked to an increased risk of blood clots, which can lead to other heart problems, like heart attacks and strokes.

• Sugar Substitute Xylitol Linked to Increased Stroke, Heart Attack Risks: Study

  June 10, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study warn that side effects of the sugar substitute xylitol may increase blood platelet activity and blood flow problems, potentially resulting in dangerous blood clots, heart attacks and strokes.

• Ultra-Processed Foods and Artificial Sweeteners Linked To Depression Risks: Study

  October 3, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  A new study warns that ultra-processed foods, particularly artificial sweeteners, may increase the risk of depression.

• Liver Cancer Risk Linked to Sugary Drinks, But Not Artificially Sweetened Ones: Study

  August 11, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links the consumption of sugary drinks, but not artificial sweeteners, to an increased risk of liver cancer.

• Aspertame Link to Cancer Rejected by FDA, as World Health Org Labels Sweetener a Possible Carcinogen

  July 17, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  WHO has declared aspartame to be a "possible carcinogen"; a finding which has been rejected by the FDA.

• Artificial Sweetener Aspartame to be Declared a Possible Cancer Risk by WHO Later This Month

  July 7, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  WHO is expected to classify aspartame as a possible cancer risk in the coming weeks, according to a new report.

• Chemical Used in Artificial Sweetener Splenda Damages DNA: Study

  June 1, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  An ingredient in the artificial sweetener Splenda may damage DNA and cause intestinal inflammation, according to a new study.

• Artificial Sweetener Used in Stevia, Keto Products May Increase Risk of Heart Attacks, Strokes, Study Warns

  February 28, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that an artificial sweetener used in keto products, Stevia and monk fruit may double the risk of heart attack and stroke.

• Study Warns of Potential Link Between Artificial Sweeteners and Heart Disease

  September 28, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links regular use of artificial sweeteners to an increased risk of heart disease.