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Could Artificial Sweeteners Cause Weight Gain? Researcher says evidence suggests they may, but industry rep disagrees WebMD News from HealthDay By Brenda Goodman HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 10 (HealthDay News) -- Artificial sweeteners appear to disturb the body's ability to count calories and, as a result, diet foods and drinks may wind up encouraging weight gain rather than weight loss, an expert contends.

Fructose May Effect Hunger Cues Jan. 2, 2013 -- All sugars are not created equal, at least when it comes to the brain, a new study shows. For the study, which is published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers asked 20 healthy men and women to sip a cherry-flavored drink sweetened with either pure glucose or pure fructose.

12 Oz of Sugary Soda a Day Raises Diabetes Risk European researchers found odds rose by up to 22 percent at this level of consumption WebMD News from HealthDay By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- Drinking just one 12-ounce sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 22 percent, a European study contends.