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Diet & NutritionOctober 11, 2023

Low-Calorie Sweetened vs. Sugary Drinks: Weight Loss & Metabolic Benefits

A new systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that swapping out sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for low- and no-calorie sweetened beverages (LNCSBs) may support modest weight loss and improve certain cardiometabolic factors. The study found that LNCSBs o…

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Diet & NutritionOctober 8, 2023

Artificial Sweeteners & Cancer Link: Higher Risk Among Users

A new study published in PLOS Medicine has found associations between consumption of artificial sweeteners, particularly aspartame and acesulfame potassium, and increased risk of overall cancer as well as breast and obesity-related cancers. Key findings: Highe…

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Low-Calorie Sweetened vs. Sugary Drinks: Weight Loss & Metabolic Benefits

Artificial Sweeteners & Cancer Link: Higher Risk Among Users

The findings. The context. The caveats.