Refined sugar is the most popular form of sweetener, but too much of it is terrible for our health. Health Correspondent Melissa Hogenboom investigates a recent study that suggests swapping refined ...

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A study from the University of Southern California says a common sugar substitute alters brain activity related to hunger and ...

They found that sucralose, a common ingredient in “diet” drinks and “sugar-free” snacks, alters brain activity tied to hunger ...

Cutting back on sugar? Lucuma, a fruit that looks like an avocado but tastes like caramel, is being hailed as a healthier ...

Lucuma, a sweet subtropical fruit from South America, can be used as a natural alternative to sugar. It is rich in ...

Consuming sucralose, a popular sugar substitute, could alter your brain activity to increase your appetite, a new study found. Since alternatives to sugar are so popular, researchers at the ...

The sugar substitute might spur on a person’s appetite and feelings of hunger, potentially leading them to overeat, according to results published March 26 in the journal Nature Metabolism.