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Sugar substitutes are relied on for sweetening food and drink by many people with diabetes, but previous studies have raised concerns about artificial sweeteners and their possible carcinogenic effects. A new study compares sugar sweetened beverages to artificially sweetened ones to assess whether artificial sweeteners really can increase risk of death. Read more