CHICAGO -- A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks, stroke and ...

A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks, stroke and death in ...

Nothing is safe, folks, not even toothpaste. A recent study suggests that a low-calorie sweetener found in hundreds of popular snacks, toothpaste and gum may raise the risk of a stroke or heart attack ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Xylitol showed prothrombotic properties that could elevate consumers’ risk for incident CVD events. The sugar ...

Xylitol is a non-sugar sweetener extracted from the birch tree. It is a five-carbon polyol that has effectively demonstrated itself to be cariogenic, by its action of neutralizing plaque acidity on ...

Spry cinnamon toothpaste is fluoride-free and has a natural tartar control formula with aloe that helps to clean and moisturize the mouth while freshening the breath, according to the company. Xylitol ...

(Reuters Health) – There is little evidence to support claims that a popular sweetener reduces the likelihood of cavities on its own, according to a new analysis of past research. There was some ...

New toothpaste blends probiotics, fluoride and xylitol to help prevent early cavities and support healthier gums in children.