From 2017 to 2020, American obesity prevalence was 41.9%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During that period, roughly 135 million Americans were considered medically obese ...

After hearing from a reader with diabetes and dry mouth who was searching for hard sugar-free candy with no sugar alcohols, I replied that if there are any products without these types of sweeteners, ...

Sorbitol, a common sugar alcohol used in zero-calorie foods and found naturally in some fruits, isn’t just a passive ...

High blood levels of the sugar alcohol xylitol, used as a low-calorie sweetener in candies, chewing gum, and baked goods, enhance platelet reactivity and thrombosis formation and are associated with ...

Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO Key Takeaways Alcohol is a known liver toxin, and heavy alcohol use increases the risk of liver disease and other health problems.Drinking soda, including ...

Xyltol is a sugar alcohol added to many products, ranging from sugar-free candy and gum to toothpaste. Researchers say high levels of circulating xylitol are associated with an elevated three-year ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: You can drink alcohol on tirzepatide, but it may slow your weight loss and ...