Because they have few — to zero — calories, sugar substitutes are popular, but are they helping or hindering your weight loss? Experts explain the pros and cons of non-nutritive sweeteners.

Diet soda can be a controversial topic. While it offers the satisfaction of a fizzy, flavorful drink without the calories or sugar, not all options are created equal. Some are loaded with artificial ...

Initial research in 2020 determined stevia extracts inhibit the proliferation and migration of prostate cancer cells. When ...

A probiotic-fermented stevia extract may fight pancreatic cancer by triggering cancer cell death according to lab studies.

The extract from a Mediterranean plant called the strawberry tree may help prevent and treat ulcerative colitis, a form of IBD, a study in mice suggests.

Researchers have discovered a plant extract that targets the glucose-regulating regions of the brain that are inflamed in type 2 diabetics, improving blood glucose levels. The findings open the ...