Let’s be real – we’ve all grabbed that sugar-free cookie or zero-calorie drink thinking we’re making a healthier choice. But what if that sweetener you’ve been using to be “healthy” isn’t actually ...

A new study suggests a popular artificial sweetener found in everything from drinks and baked goods to gum and candy could be linked to a higher risk of blood clots, but the researchers themselves say ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Erythritol, a common artificial sweetener, was linked to thrombotic risk in healthy volunteers. The nonnutritive ...

Research has linked consumption of artificial sweeteners to an increased risk of several health conditions, including ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We’ve all likely swapped out sugar for other sweeteners such as Splenda, Equal or others. It’s probably because these are usually ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Erythritol is found in a huge range of sugar-free foods, raising questions about how safe this sweetener is to consume. Here’s ...

It’s no surprise that Americans like their food (and drinks) sweet. But with expanding waistlines and the epidemic of diabetes looming large, we’re looking for new ways to get our sweet fix without ...

A popular "natural" sugar substitute found in thousands of diet foods and drinks may be damaging the brain's protective barrier and increasing stroke risk, according to research from the University of ...

Erythritol and stevia are low-calorie sweeteners commonly used as sugar replacements. They can support blood sugar management, improve dental health, and reduce calorie intake. Stevia generally does ...

The latest "villain" in the never-ending war against sugar substitutes is erythritol, a sugar alcohol. Is this a sugar? An alcohol? Steve and Irving, our miserable hosts of The Dreaded Chemistry ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Erythritol is found in a huge range of sugar-free foods, raising questions about how safe this sweetener ...