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WHO Expert Cancer Group States That the Sweetener Aspartame Is a Possible Carcinogen, but Evidence Is Limited — 6 Questions Answered
By Paul D. Terry, Jiangang Chen, and Ling Zhao Your Health

WHO Expert Cancer Group States That the Sweetener Aspartame Is a Possible Carcinogen, but Evidence Is Limited — 6 Questions Answered

The World Health Organization declared on July 14, 2023, that the widely used synthetic sweetener aspartame could be a “possible” carcinogen, or cancer-causing agent, on the basis of “limited evidence for cancer in humans.” But the agency also concluded that the currently available data does not warrant a change of the acceptable daily intake of […]

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Does Artificial Sweetener Aspartame Really Cause Cancer? What the WHO Listing Means for Your Diet Soft Drink Habit
By Evangeline Mantzioris Your Health

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. Another branch of the WHO, the Joint WHO and Food and Agriculture Organization’s Expert Committee on Food Additives has assessed the risk and developed recommendations […]

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Aspartame: Popular Sweetener Could Be Classified as a Possible Carcinogen by WHO — But There’s No Cause For Panic
By Gunter Kuhnle Your Health

Aspartame: Popular Sweetener Could Be Classified as a Possible Carcinogen by WHO — But There’s No Cause For Panic

According to reports, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), is set to declare the artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. Aspartame is about 200 times sweeter than sugar and is one of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners. It’s used particularly in “low calorie” […]

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Food Ingredients That Can Cause Depression
Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Food Ingredients That Can Cause Depression

Some of these foods can have other health impacts other than mental health, but for the purposes of this article, we’ll focus on how they can negatively impact your sense of well-being. Cutting out these 12 food contents could be a step towards becoming a happier person.

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Foods and Drinks That Can Trigger Migraines
Medically Reviewed Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Foods and Drinks That Can Trigger Migraines

Not feeling so hot? Is your head just pounding? There’s a chance you may be suffering from a migraine headache, which can cause intense throbbing or even a pulsing sensation in one or more parts of the head. Migraines are often associated with upset stomach, vomiting, and an unusual sensitivity to both light and sound. […]

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