sorry, but you can also increase the dopamine level that can long-term cause depression and migraine headaches. watch out, don t take it for a long time. i agree if you use sweeteners use them in moderation. there are animal studies that maybe show in mice increasing rate of leukemia. overall, no consensus that sweeteners increase the rate of cancer. there is no consensus that sweeteners help you lose weight. diabetics have to use them. but they can increase cravings and if you increase cravings you gain weight and that defeats the purpose. i wouldn t be frightened of them. don t use them as the sole way to lose weight. eric: all right. doctors, thank you. jamie: great advice. we have more next week, too. if you have a question for the doctors send your e-mail to housecall@foxnews.com. for those interested in more