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Limited evidence for carcinogenicity in humans, from non-sugar sweetener ‘aspartame’: WHO

IARC classified aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans on the basis of limited evidence for cancer in humans specifically, for hepatocellular carcinoma.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Diet Coke safe as long as you don’t drink 14 cans every day, WHO says after aspartame cancer fears

Studies backing advice cite ‘limited evidence’ and call for more research into the issue

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Does artificial sweetener aspartame really cause cancer? What the WHO listing means for your diet soft drink habit

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is the specialised cancer agency of the World Health Organization, has declared aspartame may be a possible carcinogenic hazard to humans.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2023

‘Political interference’ in WHO’s work

Fifty years ago, the World Health Organisation said that despite its existence for over quarter of a century, health problems in a number of countries have become worse

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Caster Semenya wins testosterone discrimination case at European court

In tonight's edition: South African double 800m Olympic champion Caster Semenya wins her appeal at the European Court of Human Rights against World Athletics rules requiring her to artificially lower her testosterone levels. Also, the WHO says a new anti-malaria vaccine is a major breakthrough. Some 18 million doses have…

France 24 · Jul 11, 2023

The ethics of recruiting international health-care workers: Canada’s gains could mean another country’s pain

Canadians know we are facing a health workforce crisis, from the estimated 6.5 million who do not have a primary care provider, to those waiting months for medical imaging and hours in emergency rooms. While the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency over in May 2023,…

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2023

Emilia Clarke’s brain haemorrhage ‘profoundly changed our lives’, says star’s mother

Jenny Clarke called for more to be done to help survivors of brain injuries like her famous daughter

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

New malaria vaccine offers a ray of hope to Nigeria. There's just one thing ...

The country's toll makes up nearly a third of the world's 619,000 malaria deaths each year. Now Nigeria has approved a new vaccine. Will it get into the arms of those who need it most?

WEKU · Jul 11, 2023

Emilia’s brain haemorrhage ‘profoundly changed our lives’, says star’s mother

Jenny Clarke called for more to be done to help survivors of brain injuries like her daughter Emilia Clarke.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

So, can Diet Coke actually cause cancer? A nutritionist explains everything you need to know

Following the change in categorisation for aspartame.

Marie Claire · Jul 11, 2023