Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Sugar and sugar alcohols are added to foods, drinks, and medicinal products. Both ...

As we become more aware of the health risks associated with added sugars, substitute sweeteners have never been more popular. Some—like aspartame (NutraSweet and Equal), saccharin (Sweet n’ Low), ...

There are many different types of sugar, and all of them are addictively delicious for those of us with a sweet tooth. Unfortunately, sugar doesn't have the best reputation in the health industry.

Foods with added sugar are everywhere – even in some surprising places. So how easy is it to go without sugar and what difference can it make to your health?