People think this is healthy, but it was just linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death

Xylitol is a popular sugar substitute and a naturally occurring alcohol in the body and in some foods. And many people may think it’s healthy, because it has zero sugar, is low in calories, and it’s marketed as an alternative to more conventional artificial sweeteners that contain saccharin, aspartame, and sucralose, w

The researchers found that people with higher levels of xylitol in their blood had a greater risk of major cardiovascular events.

Those with higher levels of xylitol in their blood had a 57 per cent higher risk of heart attacks and strokes

Australian-led trial finds low risk of side effects from common cholesterol-lowering medication for otherwise healthy older people Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Taking a common cholesterol-lowering medication can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke for people aged over 70, with a

The new indication for Eli Lilly's drug is for people with Type 2 diabetes.

The diabetes drug, already the top-prescribed branded type 2 diabetes medicine in the U.S., showed an 8% lower rate of major heart events than Lilly's older drug Trulicity

A COMMON artificial sweetener found in certain chewing gums, breath mints and ice cream could dramatically raise the risk of deadly heart issues, research suggested today. Tests have found xylitol, one of the new generation of artificial sweeteners, may increase the risk of major issues including heart attacks and stro

Oxford University researchers found the shingles vaccine offered to 65-79 year olds on the NHS also reduces the risk of stroke, heart disease and heart failure

Being vaccinated against shingles has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease before, but now a study suggests that the vaccine that is currently being used reduces the odds more than earlier versions of the shot

Millions of Americans live with a hidden heart condition, and researchers have found a key, noticeable warning sign.