Losing weight is something nearly every American wants to do but, like a lot of things, it's not always good for your health.

Dental therapist Anna Peterson has encouraged those who enjoy hot drinks to consider swapping sugar for sweetener if you want ...

However, the new study's findings are alarming. "We gave healthy volunteers a typical drink with xylitol to see how high the levels would get and they went up 1,000-fold," Dr. Hazen told CNN.

Xylitol is a non-glycemic (won't raise your blood sugar) sweetener with a cooling aftertaste produced in plants, fruits, and ...