Long thought safe, the sugar substitute erythritol could increase your risk of stroke. Researchers at the University of ...

Researchers found a link between a blood clot risk and a type of sugar alcohol. (Getty Creative) They’re sweet — but they’re not sugar. Artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes are everywhere, but ...

Low-cal sugar substitutes are widely celebrated because they're, well, low in calories. What's more, they aren't really sugar ...

For all the flack sugar gets, artificial sweeteners may not have a leg to stand on, either. New research on the artificial sweetener erythritol, which is an ingredient in Truvia, Splenda, and many ...

Researchers have developed a way to biosynthetically produce an otherwise rare sugar called tagatose, which can provide the ...

The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question. Researchers led by the Cleveland Clinic linked the low-calorie sugar substitute xylitol to an increased risk of heart attack, ...

Health risks: Findings from a new study found that a popular low-calorie sugar substitute can increase the risk of brain and heart health. Changes on a cellular level: The researchers found that ...

Powdered sugar, or confectioners’ sugar, is a pantry staple that adds sweetness and a smooth texture to baked goods. What if you run out or need a lower-calorie option? Several powdered sugar ...

The low-calorie sweetener was associated with incident major adverse cardiovascular event risk, according to one study. Higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol were associated with increased risk ...