The amount of bullhooey in this article is amazing. They really did an excellent job of utter nonsense and junk science. Bravo!
I have used artificial sweeteners for longer than many of you have been alive. Ditto for other members of my family. We are all just fine, thanks. Many studies are completely bogus, and there is a lot of bad science out there. Wonder if this study was funded by the sugar industry as many other anti-artificial sweetener studies have been?
As for stevia, the taste is nasty, and there are possible side effect for using that, too. Just because it is natural, does not make it safe.
Nothing is perfect, but I will take my chances with the artificial stuff.