Reaching for a diet soda or artificially sweetened snack to lose weight or to enjoy a few more treats? A growing number of scientists believe that’s not a good idea.

Saccharin is approximately 300-400 times sweeter than table sugar, meaning you only need a small amount. You can find it under the brand names Sweet ‘N Low, Sweet Twin, and Necta Sweet.

Common non sugar sweeteners include aspartame, saccharin and Stevia among others. Reaching for a diet soda or artificially sweetened snack to lose weight or to enjoy a few more treats? A growing ...

Aspartame, monk fruit, stevia, and more can be found in our favorite staples. But are they actually safe to eat?

Kids between 5-8 should drink 2-5 cups of water and 2.5 cups of milk a day. Kids 9-13 should have 2.75-7.6 cups of water and ...

What Is a Blood Sugar Spike? A blood sugar spike, also known as a glucose spike, happens when there's a rapid rise in sugar, or glucose, in your blood. Blood sugar spikes usually happen after you eat.