Sugars occur naturally in some foods, such as honey, fruits, and milk. Table sugar is industrially produced from sugar cane and sugar beets. Sugar alcohols are a type of sweetener that contains fewer ...

Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are popular sugar substitutes. Both can add sweetness to foods and drinks for little to no calories. But there are differences, and some may have mild side ...

A growing body of evidence suggests that sugar substitutes negatively impact heart disease and stroke risk. (Getty Images) It’s no secret that too much added sugar is bad for us. Sugar-rich food and ...

At least 25% of Americans who drink alcohol participate in Dry January, giving adults a taste of what life is like without booze. Beyond this month of sobriety, a growing percentage of people in the ...

A common artificial sweetener has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to a new study from Cleveland Clinic. Erythritol, a sugar alcohol that is used to sweeten ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Consuming too much sugar alcohol can cause side effects such as ...