It's just as sweet as table sugar but has 40% fewer calories, and studies show it may help prevent tooth decay. This is why many people value the artificial sweetener xylitol, also known as birch ...

From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to “sugar-free” soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University of Colorado Boulder research shows the popular sugar ...

A popular zero-calorie sweetener could injure cells in the brain's blood vessels, a lab study finds. Here's what we know so far. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

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 common sweetener, erythritol, causes stress in brain vessel cells, reduces protective nitric oxide, and blocks clot-busting signals.