Good news for sweet tooths: Going sugar-free can mess with your gut and metabolism: study

Good news for sweet tooths: Going sugar-free can mess with your gut and metabolism: study

Here’s some surprisingly sweet science. Americans consume far more sugar than experts recommend — a habit linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and a host of other health problems. But while many people could benefit from scaling back their intake, a new study found that cutting sugar out entirely may backfire in unexpected ways. Cutting … Read more

Oreo ripped after announcing sugar-free cookie: ‘Why not just put asbestos in them?’

Oreo ripped after announcing sugar-free cookie: ‘Why not just put asbestos in them?’

A brand-new sugar-free Oreo variety is set to hit grocery shelves across the country in January 2026 — and social media users are skeptical. The Oreo website was updated Tuesday to introduce the brand’s new zero-sugar chocolate sandwich cookies, marketed to calorie-conscious consumers. Instead of sugar, the cookies feature sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which are artificial sweeteners. … Read more

PepsiCo recalls yet another soda for mislabeling after sugar-free mixup

PepsiCo recalls yet another soda for mislabeling after sugar-free mixup

PepsiCo recently recalled Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale after the brand found it was full of sugar. And now, the soda giant is recalling another soda for incorrect labeling. The brand recalled over 2,000 cases of Mug Root Beer after it was reported the cans actually contained Mug Zero Sugar root beer. The recall began … Read more