The sugar substitute xylitol, also known as “birch” or “wood” sugar, is found in some human foods and dental products that can be poisonous — and even deadly — to dogs. The above claim began ...

Many people are looking to sugar substitutes as alternatives to sugar, especially if they’re concerned about dental health, weight loss, or have diabetes. Xylitol and erythritol are two you may want ...

Xylitol is a natural sugar-free sweetener derived from fruits and vegetables. It tastes as sweet as sugar and is well-known ...

APEX, N.C. (WTVD) -- An Apex pet owner is issuing a warning for others after a close call for his beloved dog involving xylitol. "Xylitol is a dangerous chemical for dogs. They can't process it, it ...

Dogs love peanut butter, but a Facebook post urges dog parents to choose wisely before letting their pet get its paws on this treat. "Check your brand of peanut butter & ice cream before you give it ...

A sweetener called xylitol that is commonly used in sugar-free drinks, chewing gum and toothpaste has been linked to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. Often marketed as “low-carb”, “natural” ...

Xylitol, a popular sugar substitute, has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a recent study. The research, published in the European Heart Journal, concludes that ...

Losing weight is something nearly every American wants to do but, like a lot of things, it's not always good for your health. Case in point: xylitol, the sugar substitute that's used in a lot of ...

In April 2022, a rumor spread among pet owners online that McDonald's added xylitol, a sugar substitute dangerous to dogs, to its ice cream. Xylitol is a natural sweetener often used as a replacement ...