Many people believe if they turn to the low-calorie sugar substitute known as xylitol they are making the healthier choice by picking this alternative over sugar, but recent data says otherwise. 

In a new study.. researchers found a link between xylitol and increased risk of heart attack or even stroke.. leading them to believe there's an association between the two.  

For more.. we're joined LIVE on the KCBS Ring central newsline by.. DR. SCOTT KAHAN (kuh-HAHN).. Director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness in Washington D-C and a faculty-member at the George Washington University School of Medicine. He was not involved in the study.

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Many people believe if they turn to the low-calorie sugar substitute known as xylitol they are making the healthier choice by picking this alternative over sugar, but recent data says otherwise. 
In a new study.. researchers found a link between xylitol and increased risk of heart attack or even stroke.. leading them to believe there's an association between the two.  
For more.. we're joined LIVE on the KCBS Ring central newsline by.. DR. SCOTT KAHAN (kuh-HAHN).. Director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness in Washington D-C and a faculty-member at the George Washington University School of Medicine. He was not involved in the study.
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Scientists are looking at new ways to combat the warming climate, and one group aims to do it by using some of the resources we already have. Carbon Run—a startup building a machine aiming to capture carbon using the water—says the technology is relatively simple and that our natural waterways do most of the work.

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It's time now for Ask An Expert, every weekday at 9:20 AM on KCBS we're giving you direct access to top experts in various fields.
Scientists are looking at new ways to combat the warming climate, and one group aims to do it by using some of the resources we already have. Carbon Run—a startup building a machine aiming to capture carbon using the water—says the technology is relatively simple and that our natural waterways do most of the work.
To answer your questions and more, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Edmund Halfyard, Freshwater ecologist with Carbon Run.
If you have a question you would like answered please email us at: Ask Us at KCBSRadio.com.
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The closely-watched, but often criticized, US News and Word Report's annual college rankings are out.

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For more on this, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Mushtaq Gunja, Executive director of the Carnegie Classification systems and senior vice president at ACE, where he is in charge of running and remaining the Carnegie framework.

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The closely-watched, but often criticized, US News and Word Report's annual college rankings are out.
The list has ruled the university hierarchy for decades, but now, experts in the field are questioning how the rankings are decided and how much they help those trying to decide on their educational next steps. 
For more on this, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Mushtaq Gunja, Executive director of the Carnegie Classification systems and senior vice president at ACE, where he is in charge of running and remaining the Carnegie framework.
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For more about Biden's remarks to the UN, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS political analyst, Marc Sandalow.
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A sugar substitute may be linked to increased risk of heart attacks and strokes

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