Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it ’s still considered safe
Aspartame joins a list of more than 300 other possible cancer-causing agents.#aspartame (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
38% urban Indians consume artificial sweeteners every month, survey finds
A recent survey conducted by Local Circles in India found that 38% of urban Indians consume artificial sweeteners every month. In May 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned against the use of artificial sweeteners, stating they increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has not concluded that there is definitive proof of a link between aspartame and liver cancer. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - July 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why aspartame is listed as a possible carcinogenic by World Health Organization
The World Health Organization has classified the artificial sweetener aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans. That has led to some concerns and confusion about the risks. Besides diet sodas, aspartame can also be found in a variety of foods, including breakfast cereals, chewing gum and some…#geoffbennett #allisonaubrey #nprnews (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Which foods contain aspartame? The artificial sweetener is now considered a'possible carcinogen '
Create your free profile or log in to save this article Create your free profile or log in to save this article The World Health Organization’s International Research Agency on Cancer announced Thursday that the artificial sweetener aspartame, commonly found in Diet Coke and other sugar-free…#cancer #dietcoke #barrypopkin #fda #beverages #cokezero #dietsnapple #fantazero #spritezero #crystallight (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What you need to know about aspartame and cancer
The announcement this week by a World Health Organization agency that the artificial sweetener aspartame — used in such low-calorie products as Diet Coke, Trident gum and sugar-free Jell-O — is "possibly carcinogenic to humans" has many wondering if…#dietcoke #trident #iarc #nutrasweet #geneva #francescobranca #maryschubauerberigan #fao #jecfa #science (Source: Reuters: Health)
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WHO Agency Declares Aspartame a Possible Carcinogen
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 -- In findings that are likely to fuel the debate over the safety of aspartame, a World Health Organization agency -- the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) -- announced Thursday that the artificial sweetener is... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Despite Aspartame Warning, Beverage Companies Likely to Stick With It
A health agency warned the artificial sweetener may be a carcinogen, but others say that risk is overblown and consumers flock to the taste. About eight years ago, in response to customer concerns about possible health risks associated with the artificial sweetener aspartame, PepsiCo decided to…#pepsico #pepsi #dietcoke #equal #bigfood #garrettnelson #cfraresearch #bloombergmarkets #hughfjohnston #chapelhill (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Despite Aspartame Warning, Beverage Companies Likely to Stick With It
A health agency warned the artificial sweetener may be a carcinogen, but others say that risk is overblown and consumers flock to the taste. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - July 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Julie Creswell Tags: Aspartame Beverages Soft Drinks World Health Organization American Beverage Assn Coca-Cola Company Pepsico Inc Source Type: news
Aspartame a Possible Carcinogen
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 -- In findings that are likely to fuel the debate over the safety of aspartame, a World Health Organization agency -- the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) -- announced Thursday that the artificial sweetener is... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
WHO Agency Declares Aspartame a Possible Carcinogen
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 -- In findings that are likely to fuel the debate over the safety of aspartame, one World Health Organization (WHO) agency announced Thursday that the artificial sweetener is a possible carcinogen while another stood firm in... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 14, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
WHO: Artificial sweetener aspartame possibly carcinogenic
The World Health Organization on Friday said that artificial sweetener aspartame, a common additive in diet beverages and food, is possibly carcinogenic but is not altering its safe daily intake recommendation limit. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - July 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Aspartame is Possibly Linked to Cancer in Humans, the WHO Says
The F.D.A. and the powerful beverage industry protested the new findings, and a second W.H.O. group stood by its standard that the sweetener is generally safe. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - July 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Jewett Tags: Aspartame Artificial Sweeteners Soft Drinks Research Beverages Food Additives American Beverage Assn American Cancer Society Food and Drug Administration International Agency for Research on Cancer World Health Organization Liver Can Source Type: news
Aspartame sweetener ‘possible carcinogen’ but safe in moderation
World Health Organisation says sweetener found in diet drinks and other food items is a possible cause of cancer but still safe to consume in moderation. The sweetener aspartame is a “possible carcinogen” but it remains safe to consume in moderation and at already agreed levels, two groups linked…#fao #drfrancescobranca #iarc #geneva #jecfa (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Aspartame may cause cancer, global health body says
The World Health Organization’s cancer research arm has labeled aspartame a “possible carcinogen,” casting new doubts on the safety of one of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners. The organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer said recent studies suggest that aspartame may…#iarc #unitednations #dietcoke #fda #jecfa #francescobranca #branca #kevinkeane #cocacola #pepsi (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Does Aspartame Cause Cancer or Is It Safe to Consume? The Latest Evidence About the Artificial Sweetener
The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has deemed the sweetener aspartame — found in diet soda and countless other foods — as a “possible” cause of cancer, while a separate expert group looking at the same evidence said it still considers the sugar substitute safe in limited quantities.
The differing results of the coordinated reviews were released early Friday. One came from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a special branch of the WHO. The other report was from an expert panel selected by WHO and another U.N. group, the Food and Agriculture Organization.
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Source: TIME: Health - July 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Maria Cheng and Jonel Aleccia / AP Tags: Uncategorized Diet & Nutrition wire Source Type: news
