Do artificial sweeteners live up to the promise of sweetness without harm? An ongoing clinical study investigates

Thursday, June 2, 2016 - 11:31 in Health & Medicine

Scientists suspect that aspartame and other artificial sweeteners can lead to lasting, metabolic disruptions when consumed frequently, by activating specific receptors in the intestine. A clinical study is now enrolling volunteer soda drinkers to test the hypothesis. More »

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