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

They’re sweet — but they’re not sugar. Artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes are everywhere, but they also come with concerns that they may contribute to health problems down the road. Now, a ...

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 ...

Increased blood levels of erythritol, both when produced endogenously and when ingested as a sugar substitute, is associated with an uptick in adverse cardiovascular events, according to new ...

Avoiding the overconsumption of calories is important for maintaining a healthy weight and staying healthy. For many people, one of the easiest ways to cut calories is by cutting out sugar and ...

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend has a family history of diabetes and obesity. She is diligent about eating healthfully and enjoys sharing new recipes and information about food. Recently she mentioned a ...

A recent study has unearthed a potential health risk associated with erythritol, a widely used sugar substitute found in a variety of low-calorie and low-carb products, CNN reports. While erythritol ...

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 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend has a family history of diabetes and obesity. She is diligent about eating healthfully and enjoys sharing new recipes and information about food. Recently she mentioned a ...