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 ...

Artificial sweeteners, like aspartame and xylitol, offer sweetness without the calories of sugar. But are they actually ...

Many people are looking to sugar substitutes as alternatives to sugar, especially if they’re concerned about dental health, weight loss, or have diabetes. Xylitol and erythritol are two you may want ...

Here's what you need to know. A new study published in the European Heart Journal is shedding light on the potential association between consuming the common low-calorie sweetener xylitol — often ...

Thousands of Facebook users are sharing a warning for dog owners about an ingredient they claim is in McDonald's ice cream. "Pet warning!" reads a popular April 13 post, shared more than 6,000 times ...

CHICAGO -- A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks, stroke and ...

Xyltol is a sugar alcohol added to many products, ranging from sugar-free candy and gum to toothpaste. Researchers say high levels of circulating xylitol are associated with an elevated three-year ...

Xylitol is a non-sugar sweetener extracted from the birch tree. It is a five-carbon polyol that has effectively demonstrated itself to be cariogenic, by its action of neutralizing plaque acidity on ...

Ruby the dog's owner hopes her story helps raise awareness about humans foods that are toxic to canines Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work ...

According to this dog's owner, her pup is notorious for putting almost anything he finds in his mouth. Unfortunately this ...

Xylitol is the latest sugar substitute to be linked to potential negative health impacts. In a study from the Cleveland Clinic, published Thursday in the European Heart Journal, researchers found ...