Science: Artificial sweeteners aren't very good for you

Are you one of the millions of Americans who switched from old-fashioned sugar to Splenda or Equal in a bid to stay healthy? Well, eating all that saccharin may have been for naught: scientists say artificial sweeteners aren't that good for you. According to a study published in Science, they can lead to spikes in blood sugar levels and contribute to obesity and diabetes — you know, the diseases sweeteners are supposed to prevent. The results are not pretty: In a series of experiments, researc...