Your favorite sugar-free treats may be damaging your heart health. Higher amounts of the low-calorie sweetener xylitol, often marketed as a healthy sugar substitute, is linked to an increased risk of ...

Sugar is a sneaky ingredient: Most of us are well aware that our favorite coffee drinks or sweet treats are chock full of it, but it often hides in unexpected places, like pasta sauce and bread. There ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Xylitol is a low-calorie sweetener that offers oral health benefits. Incorporating xylitol gum into your daily dental routine can help reduce ...

Xylitol, a popular sugar substitute, has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a recent study. The research, published in the European Heart Journal, concludes that ...

At first glance, a claim that a sweetener derived from the bark of birch trees can prevent cavity formation might seem far-fetched. It can't be true, some might reason. Sugar causes cavities. Not only ...

WESTWOOD, New Jersey (WABC) -- There is a consumer warning for pet owners about a sugar substitute called Xylitol that is harmless for humans but can be fatal to dogs. In fact, it kill canines within ...