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Artificial sweeteners linked to breast and obesity cancers in new study

Some artificial sweeteners may not be a good alternative to sugar and could push up the risk of cancer, scientists have suggested. Experts from the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research, and Sorbonne Paris Nord University, ...

24 Mar 2022 at 19:25

Aspartame sweetener to be listed as ‘possible cancer risk’ by WHO – reports

An artificial sweetener commonly used in thousands of products including diet fizzy drinks, ice cream and chewing gum is to be listed as posing a possible cancer risk to humans, according to reports. Aspartame will be listed as “possibly ...

29 Jun 2023 at 15:46

Aspartame sweetener ruled ‘possible’ cause of cancer by WHO

An artificial sweetener used in thousands of products including diet fizzy drinks, ice cream and chewing gum has been ruled a “possible” cause of cancer by the World Health Organisation (WHO). But a panel of experts has said the sugar ...

14 Jul 2023 at 07:53

Food safety watchdog has no plans to reassess ‘possibly’ carcinogenic sweetener

The food safety watchdog said it has no plans to freshly risk assess a widely used artificial sweetener that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has found to be a “possible” cause of cancer. A panel of experts said sugar substitute ...

14 Jul 2023 at 15:20

Aspartame: What is it and what does science say about the artificial sweetener?

Aspartame – an artificial sweetener used in diet fizzy drinks, ice cream and many other products – is a possible cause of cancer but can be safe to consume in moderation, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In a ...

14 Jul 2023 at 11:06

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New study reveals possible link between use of sweeteners and heart disease

European academics have identified a possible link between artificial sweeteners and heart disease in a new study. Researchers said that food additives “should not be considered a healthy and safe alternative to sugar”. The ...

08 Sept 2022 at 11:33

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Consumers ‘running away’ from traditional fizzy drinks, Dash Water says

A premium sparkling water brand has said more consumers are “running away” from traditional soft drinks that contain artificial sweeteners, despite them typically being cheaper. Dash Water co-founder Jack Scott said it has ...

28 Oct 2024 at 00:01

National News

New study reveals possible link between use of sweeteners and heart disease

08 Sept 2022 at 11:33

Sweeteners linked to heart disease in new study

Academics have identified a possible link between artificial sweeteners and heart disease in a new study. Researchers said that food additives “should not be considered a healthy and safe alternative to sugar”. The new ...

08 Sept 2022 at 09:55

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