Those looking to count calories by using the sugar alternative xylitol may want to take notice after a study found that the artificial sweetener may be linked to increased risk of some serious ...

Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol found in fruits and veggies. It tastes sweet and is a great diabetes-friendly alternative ...

A third helpfully commented: “Xylitol also known as Birch sugar." Xylitol often goes by a number of names, including birch sugar, wood sugar and birch bark extract - and it's highly toxic to dogs.