Artificial Sweeteners: What Recent Research Says About Their Health Effects

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction

Artificial sweeteners — also called non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) or non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) — are food additives that provide sweetness with little to no caloric energy. They are everywhere: diet sodas, sugar-free desserts, tabletop sweeteners, flavored yogurts, chewing gum, and even medications. Global consumption has risen steadily for decades, driven by public health campaigns against sugar and by individuals seeking to manage weight or blood glucose.

The most common artificial sweeteners include:

Container Baby Syndrome: when baby gear holds them back

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What is Container Baby Syndrome?

Container Baby Syndrome (CBS) — also referred to as bucket baby syndrome — is a collective term describing a spectrum of developmental, musculoskeletal, and sensory problems that arise when an infant or young child spends excessive time confined in “containers.” These containers include any baby equipment that restricts free movement:

Car seats (when used outside of vehicle transport)
Strollers / prams
Swings and bouncers
Jumpers and exersaucers
Positional pillows and infant seats (e.g., Bumbo-style seats)
Nursing cushions and floor seats
Sit-in baby walkers

The term was coined by pediatric physical therapists who observed a pattern of developmental delays linked to prolonged container use.

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Artificial Sweeteners: What Recent Research Says About Their Health Effects

Introduction

Container Baby Syndrome: when baby gear holds them back

What is Container Baby Syndrome?