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 ...

We’ve all likely swapped out sugar for other sweeteners such as Splenda, Equal or others. It’s probably because these are usually lower in calories and better for you than regular sugar—most of the ...

“A single can of your favorite ‘zero sugar’ soda could send your blood erythritol levels soaring more than 1,000-fold for hours, and keep them elevated for over two days.” That’s not a wacky marketing ...

Erythritol, a sugar substitute commonly used in keto-friendly and other reduced-sugar products, may increase risk for negative cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke, according to new ...

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 ...

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 ...

Erythritol is found in everything from drinks and baked goods to gum and candy. A new study suggests a popular artificial sweetener found in everything from drinks and baked goods to gum and candy ...