Children given an oral syrup containing xylitol may be less likely to develop decay in their baby teeth, according to a study in the July issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (Vol.

An oral syrup containing a naturally occurring sweetener called xylitol can prevent cavities in toddlers, according to a new study. Reporting in the July issue of "Archives of Pediatrics and ...

CHICAGO -- A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks, stroke and ...

A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks, stroke and death in ...

Toronto, ON, Canada – Dental researchers at the University of Washington have reported a significant reduction of tooth decay in toddlers who were treated with the topical syrup xylitol, a naturally ...

You've seen the claims on sugarless gum wrappers. Packages of Orbit say the chewing gum helps strengthen the teeth. And a package of Trident gum containing xylitol says it helps prevent cavities. So ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young children given syrup containing the naturally occurring sweetener xylitol may be less likely to develop decay in their baby teeth, results of a study hint. Early ...

As more and more people aim to become healthier, low-calorie sweeteners have become a popular replacement for traditional sugar. However, a recent study published in the European Heart Journal found ...

(CNN) — A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks, stroke and ...