Artificial sweeteners, specifically aspartame, are under scrutiny following a WHO classification as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans.' A new study links aspartame consumption to increased insulin ...

People with type 2 diabetes can improve the health of their heart by drinking ketones, a new study has suggested. For the first time, researchers from the University of Plymouth have given individuals ...

Some research has suggested that long-term use of artificial sweeteners may heighten the risk of stroke, heart disease and even premature death. Artificial sweeteners used in soft drinks could ...

Not all artificial sweeteners are created equal. “One of my students was sipping on this sugar-free drink, and I said, ‘Why don’t you look into that?’” recalled senior study author Yihai ...

Aspartame-fed mice (right) developed larger and more plaques (red) in their arteries (pink) compared to mice that never consumed the sweetener. From diet soda to zero-sugar ice cream, artificial ...

High blood sugar levels, also known as hyperglycemia, can result in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) if insulin levels are low. DKA is a medical emergency. Symptoms include: shortness of breath breath ...

A common artificial sweetener can trigger dangerous insulin spikes, warns a new study. The spikes led to blood vessel inflammation in mice - which raises the risk of a heart attack or stroke, say ...

When the researchers stimulated these receptors in both human and mouse heart cells using aspartame, a common artificial sweetener, they observed a significant increase in the force of heart muscle ...

Hyperglycemia refers to high levels of sugar, or glucose, in the blood. It occurs when the body does not produce or use enough insulin. The symptoms or effects of hyperglycemia include increased ...

Type 2 diabetes with hyperglycemia occurs when a person’s blood sugar elevates to potentially dangerous levels. When this occurs, a person may require medical treatment. Untreated hyperglycemia ...