Oct 17
Artificial sweeteners and brain aging: What we know so far
In this episode, Medical News Today editors Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut join brain health researcher Claudia Suemoto, MD, PhD, to discuss how artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, aspartame, and erythritol affect the body — and in particular, the brain. The discussion ... Show More
32m 15s
Aug 2024
Are artificial sweeteners safe for people with diabetes?
<p>In today’s podcast episode, we are joined by Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition. Maya, a registered dietitian nutritionist and author of "Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World," also co-hosts Slat ... Show More
37m 54s
Oct 2024
Suga Suga, Does It Get You Wired? Addressing The Sugar And Hyperactivity Myth
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman investigate the widespread myth that sugar causes ADHD and hyperactivity. The scientists trace the origins of this belief, including the influential Feingold diet, and examine scientific studies that challenge the purpor ... Show More
36m 58s
Aug 2024
2671: Sugar Substitutes: Good, Bad, Ugly? by Nancy Clark on The Pros and Cons of Low and No Calorie Sweeteners (LNCS)
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Episode 2671:
Nancy Clark examines the pros and cons of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS) for athletes, offering a balanced vie ... Show More
11m 2s
Nov 2024
Can't Get You Out of My Head: Debunking Brain Health Misinformation
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman are joined by Dr. Ayesha Sherzai to explore brain health, with a focus on dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The scientists address common misconceptions and examine evidence-based approaches to cognitive health, includin ... Show More
49m 58s
Mar 2025
Sugar, Bread, The Immune System Breakthrough & When to Exercise
Is spinach really bad for you? We break down the latest controversy around oxalates, calcium and whether leafy greens are as harmful as some claim.
A media doctor says two tablespoons of sugar are healthier than two slices of wholewheat bread—but is this just another viral nutrit ... Show More
1h 9m
Can you eat your way to a longer, healthier life? And if so, what diet might best foster longevity? Over the past decade or so, a long string of studies has added to the evidence that a Mediterranean-type diet may do wonders for the body and mind. In this episode of In Conversation, Dr. Tom Barber, professor of endocrinology and obesity expert, helps us expl ... Show More
