Artificial sweeteners linked to cognitive decline

Low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs), such as aspartame and saccharin, have become part of daily life for millions of people. Found in diet sodas, protein powders and sugar-free snacks, these sweeteners deliver sweetness without calories or spiking blood sugar levels, making them marketable for people trying to cut back on sugar or manage conditions such as type 2 diabetes. New research, however, sheds light on the possible effects of LNCSs on cognitive function, finding that their...