USA Today September 01, 2026 • 14:53

This popular sweetener may raise your heart attack, stroke risk - USA Today

By Sara Moniuszko

This popular sweetener may raise your heart attack, stroke risk - USA Today

A widely used artificial sweetener may come with some health risks. Here's what new research found.

Xylitol, an artificial sweetener widely used in foods, beverages, chewing gum and oral care products, may come with some health risks.
In a study, presented at the ESC Congress cardiology conference… [+2259 chars]

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