heart disease

Xylitol linked to 57% higher heart attack risk, study finds

A widely used sugar substitute found in chewing gum, toothpaste, and low-calorie snacks may carry hidden cardiovascular risks, according to new research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026 in Munich. The study found that people with the…

Study links xylitol to higher heart attack, stroke risk

A common sugar substitute found in sugar-free chewing gum, mints, toothpaste, and low-calorie foods has been linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and death in a large-scale study presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress…