Food is sustenance, providing macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, and, of course, calories. But whether naturally or through artificial ingredients like non-caloric sweeteners, some foods and drinks ...

If you’re trying to slim down, choosing the right foods can make all the difference—especially ones that fill you up without piling on the calories. That’s where almost zero-calorie foods come in.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. There’s some truth to the saying ”calories in, calories out” when talking about weight management. However, not all calories are ...

Erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar substitute used to sweeten low-cal, low-carb and "keto" products, is linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death, according to a new study. Researchers at ...

Sugar replacement erythritol has been coveted as a sugar substitute for those at high risk of heart issues—like diabetics and those with obesity—but a recent study found the sweetener may actually ...

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A new study published on Monday links a zero-calorie additive that acts as a sweetener to an increased risk of cardiac events, including stroke and death. The study, published in the journal Nature ...

Artificial sweeteners are commonly marketed for patients with diabetes, obesity, or a history of cardiovascular issues as a means to reduce sugar and overall calorie intake. However, a recent study ...

A sugar replacement called erythritol — used to add bulk or sweeten stevia, monk-fruit, and keto reduced-sugar products — has been linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and death, according ...