Diet and zero-sugar soda are low-calorie drinks that don’t directly affect blood sugar. The main difference between the two ...

Highly purified Stevia extracts (Steviol Glycosides like Reb-A), which are approved as safe, are a beneficial zero-calorie ...

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Artificial sweeteners, like aspartame and xylitol, offer sweetness without the calories of sugar. But are they actually ...

Erythritol is a popular sugar substitute used in many so-called “sugar-free” foods, but now experts are warning against it. Why? Excessive intake of sugar alcohols can cause bloating, gas, and ...

Erythritol, a widely used sugar substitute found in many low-carb and sugar-free products, may not be as harmless as once believed. New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that ...

When Amanda Smith walked into the kitchen one night in 2015 to warm up a bottle for her four-month-old daughter, she couldn’t make out the numbers on the microwave. They were blurry. They’d never been ...

A new weight loss pill has shown promise as a more convenient medication for adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes. The once-daily pill appears to be effective and safe for these patients, according ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Minoxidil, the active medical ingredient in products like Rogaine, is a well-known treatment for hair loss, but has poor water solubility and skin ...

Researchers discovered that stevioside, a compound from the Stevia plant, enhances the skin absorption of minoxidil, the main treatment for pattern baldness. In mice, a stevioside-infused patch ...

Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and specializes in reporting on health, medicine, and genetics. Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and ...