WESTWOOD, New Jersey (WABC) -- There is a consumer warning for pet owners about a sugar substitute called Xylitol that is harmless for humans but can be fatal to dogs. In fact, it kill canines within ...

For decades, the FTC has required companies to back any medical claims about their products with substantial evidence, while taking actions against hundreds of “bogus health cures,” said Jessica Rich, ...

(WSVN) - It’s a product you might keep in your pocket, but you may have no idea it can be lethal to your cherished four-legged friend. Kevin Ozebek has tonight’s 7 Investigates. Kevin Ozebek: “Awww, ...

June 28, 2012 — The food sweetener erythritol may be more effective against caries than its chemical cousin xylitol, researchers reported at the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) ...

Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that is found in plants. While it tastes like sugar, it has fewer calories and is often touted to be a healthier option for sugar, especially if you are on your ...

Higher amounts of the artificial sweetener xylitol might raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study warns. Xylitol is a zero-calorie sugar alcohol commonly used in sugar-free candy, ...

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 ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

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 ...