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Are there any safe, sweet alternatives to sugar?

Research on artificial sweeteners is still emerging. Several readers have recently asked about stevia – one of the newer artificial sweeteners on the market – and whether it's safe...

"The next 12-18 months could help you make a fortune before the inevitable crash." That's what Steve Sjuggerud told listeners last night during his emergency briefing on his market "Melt Up" theory.

Last night, Steve and Stansberry Research founder Porter Stansberry discussed:

The world is catching on...

In 2011, I first warned readers of the dangers of triclosan – a chemical commonly found in antibacterial soaps. Studies showed that not only was triclosan useless, it causes developmental and reproduction problems. Triclosan also reduces muscular strength and cardiac function of heart tissue... increasing the risk of heart failure.

On Wednesday night, we held a special presentation: "Oil $500: How to Make a Fortune From the Biggest Event in the Oil Business in 50 Years."

Porter Stansberry sat down with our new analyst, Flavious Smith, recently the chief oil and gas officer and executive vice president at Forestar (FOR)... growing the value of his division from $30 million to $312 million in seven years.

Sometimes I get an e-mail I can't wait to share...

And on Tuesday, I received one from subscriber J.P.D...

No trading system in the world can guarantee 100% winners...

(If anyone promises you that they can, run!)

I love chocolate.

In fact, it's one of my favorite health foods.

It's time to stop believing in cure-all health scams...

I read that fish oil supplements are a way to fix AFib? Any comment? – J.J.

Several readers have asked if I'm exaggerating the dangers of radiation...

I'm not. You should be worried.

"I got it wrong in China..."

During an emergency briefing Wednesday night, my good friend and colleague Steve Sjuggerud detailed his first trip to China in 1996.