Aspartame is one of the world's most widely consumed artificial sweeteners, found in diet sodas like Diet Coke, sugar-free ice creams, cereals, and yogurts. According to a new report released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a body of the World Health Organization, aspartame could maybe, possibly, also be a hazard for cancer.
But before anyone panics about whether their favorite sugar-free treat will give them cancer, it's essential to understand what the IARC does and doesn't do.
