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

The quest for healthier eating has led millions of Americans to embrace sugar substitutes as guilt-free alternatives to traditional sweeteners. However, emerging research paints a troubling picture of ...

You may want to crush that diet soda habit. If you're a fan of diet sodas and other artificially sweetened foods, we have some more bad news for you. After a spate of recent studies have found ...

Six common artificial sweeteners used by millions in the US and around the world significantly speed up brain aging and the warning signs of dementia. In a new study, researchers in Brazil found ...

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 ...

People who consumed the highest levels of certain artificial sweeteners — equivalent to just one diet soda a day — saw a significant decline in their ability to remember and recall words when compared ...

USC researchers built artificial neurons that replicate real brain processes using ion-based diffusive memristors. These devices emulate how neurons use chemicals to transmit and process signals, ...