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Many food processors are going back to the basics, using real sugar instead of artificial sweeteners.  And, while there are those who tout the benefits of "fake sugar," there are just as many who would rather limit their sugar intake instead of ingesting chemicals.

New research may confirm what many have thought for some time: artificial sweeteners like Splenda and Equal cause more problems than they solve when it comes to having a healthier diet.

One researcher said it is the simplest work he has ever done, and possibly the most important.

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made headlines for proposing that sugar-laden drinks packaged in containers with more than sixteen ounces be banned.

You know cigarettes and excessive alcohol consumption are bad for you. But what about sugar? A California doctor says it’s not just unhealthy, it’s downright toxic.

As obesity continues to plague the United States, many states have imposed a tax cost on some of the products that contribute to unhealthy weight gain, like soda. But experts believe that the current sales tax isn’t high enough to truly impact health and weight loss.