Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

A sweetener found in nature and often added to diet products, particularly for the ketogenic diet, may actually contribute to clogged arteries, heart attacks and strokes, a new study suggests. People ...

If you’re trying to cut back on sugar but can’t fathom the idea of missing dessert or drinking your coffee black, sugar substitutes are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while sticking to your ...

Erythritol damages brain blood vessel cells, increasing risk of blood clots and stroke in lab studies. It reduces nitric oxide and raises endothelin-1, leading to vessel narrowing and reduced ...

The Sweet Truth About Empty Calories Our bodies actually run on sugar, processing carbohydrates from food and turning much of ...

Craving something sweet but want to skip the sugar? You’re not alone. Natural sweeteners and sugar alternatives have become ...

The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question. Researchers led by the Cleveland Clinic linked the low-calorie sugar substitute xylitol to an increased risk of heart attack, ...

Sugar substitutes have become popular with people who want a sweet taste without the extra calories. But some have been linked to potential health issues—and there’s a new study that adds to the ...

Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are popular sugar substitutes. Both can add sweetness to foods and drinks for little ...

According to a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers found that xylitol, an incredibly popular and commonly used sugar substitute, is "associated with incident MACE (major ...