A widely used sweetener, xylitol, found in chewing gum, toothpaste, and jams, has been linked to heightened risks of strokes, heart attacks, and fatal outcomes.

Those who regularly chew sugar-free gum could face a higher risk of suffering a deadly heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests.

High blood levels of xylitol associated with higher risk of major cardiovascular events, in largest study of its kind