Scientists may have figured out why some people have trouble digesting sorbitol, a sugar alcohol used in sugar-free gum, mints, candy and other products. Researchers at UC Davis have identified ...

The best sugar free gum is refreshing, long lasting, and satisfying to chew. It should snap you out of an afternoon slump, ...

Sugar-free gum might be good for your teeth, but not so much for your guts, as scientists have found why it can trigger gas in some people. One of the ingredients of sugar-free gum, sorbitol, can ...

For a hit of minty freshness at any time of day, a stick of gum or a breath mint will do the trick. But which is better for you? There is a clear winner here, according to both a dietitian and a ...

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — Researchers at UC Davis have identified changes in the gut microbiome that can result in an inability to digest sorbitol. Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, is used in sugar-free gum, ...

A painful, burning feeling or discomfort in the middle of your chest, possibly involving the neck and throat, that may worsen when lying down, is known as heartburn. According to the Cleveland Clinic, ...

In response to an application by Wrigley, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved a health claim that xylitol-, sorbitol-, and mannitol-based sugar-free chewing gum reduces the risk of ...

In high-income countries, carbohydrate intolerance affects about 30% of the population. The exact mechanism of sorbitol intolerance remains unresolved. A recent Cell study showed how a high-fat diet ...

Bad breath is never great to have or smell. Worst of all, it can strike at the most unexpected times. Luckily the unsavory odors don’t have to stick around because gum helps to clear bad breath. But, ...

As Diwali brings a season of sweets and celebrations, doctors warn of rising blood sugar spikes. Here's how diabetics and pre ...