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 ...

"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 ...

The promise of guilt-free sweetness may come with serious consequences—from heart disease and gut damage to cognitive decline ...

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 ...