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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Dana Brooks, an internist at Seattle Veterinary Specialists in Kirkland, answers this week’s question. Dr. Dana Brooks, an internist at Seattle Veterinary Specialists in Kirkland, reports an ...

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 ...

Q: I received an unsolicited newsletter that gave a list of harmful ingredients in medications. On the list was xylitol. I’ve been using Xlear spray two times per day for allergies and chewing Trident ...