Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More recently though, and dating back a few hundred years per one study, South America has been using the leaves of the stevia ...

When stevia first hit the U.S. market in 2008, many in the nutritional community were over the moon about the health potential of this new sugar substitute. There was finally a “natural” sugar ...

Q: Are there any downsides to the sweetener stevia? Is it associated with negative effects or gastrointestinal symptoms? Does it cause sugar cravings if you’ve given up sugar? A: Major health and food ...

Earlier this summer, The World Health Organization’s cancer agency deemed the sweetener aspartame — found in diet soda and countless other foods — a “possible” cause of cancer. Another group found it ...

HOWTIAN has grown stevia plants with up to a 12% average Reb A yield this season, the “highest ever in the industry,” says the firm, which described the news as a “milestone not just for the company, ...

Stevia has become a popular alternative to traditional sweeteners, offering a sugar-free and calorie-free option for those looking to maintain a healthier lifestyle. While stevia in its pure leaf form ...

Tea is an essential part of daily life for millions of people in India. Whether it is the first cup in the morning or a ...

As Americans grow increasingly more health-conscious, many are looking for substitutes for certain foods and additives that researchers have deemed less-than-stellar for your longterm health. Enter: ...

Discover how to grow stevia for a homegrown, natural, zero-calorie sweetener. This guide includes tips for sowing, planting, growing, and harvesting the herb.

In this week's Fielding Questions, Don Kinzler identifies a mystery vine, offers tips on harvesting stevia and give guidance on removing unwanted daylilies. A reader asks gardening columnist Don ...