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Diet Coke Isn't Going To Give You Cancer

Despite a World Health Organization report that says artificial sweetener aspartame is maybe, possibly, carcinogenic.

Reason · Jul 14, 2023

Pianist André Watts dies at age 77 of prostate cancer

Pianist André Watts, whose televised debut with the New York Philharmonic as a 16-year-old in 1963 launched an international career of more than a half-century, has died

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Andhra Pradesh to kick-start massive cancer screening programme in September

AP govt to launch 1st-of-its-kind massive cancer screening for all over 30. CCC programme to ensure no cancer patient needs to leave state for treatment. Training of MLHPs & MOs underway; screening to begin soon. 62K new cancer cases in state/yr; early detection key. Govt to provide land for Health…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

Former PGA Captain Leading The Battle Against Thymic Cancer

Sarah Bennett on how she’s helping to spread some much-needed awareness into a rare form of cancer

Golf Monthly · Jul 14, 2023

Inquests opened into deaths of 11 more ex-patients of disgraced breast surgeon

The coroner said more inquests would be opened and urged the families of Ian Paterson’s former patients to come forward.

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Aspartame sweetener a 'possible carcinogen' but consumption limits unchanged

The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly used in soft drinks, as "possibly" causing cancer, but it has not changed its recommanded limits on daily intake.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 14, 2023

Should I give up Diet Coke? With aspartame under suspicion, an addict speaks

Katie Rosseinsky’s consumption is not on the level of Donald Trump’s, but she’s still concerned about its possible links to cancer. She explores the history of diet drinks, why more women drink them, and whether she should stop

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Is aspartame bad for you? What doctors want you to know as the sweetener is declared a "possible carcinogen" by WHO

As the World Health Organization (WHO) declares aspartame a "possible carcinogen", we spoke to doctors to find out just how concerned we should be

Woman & Home · Jul 14, 2023

Aspartame's cancer risks explained

Independent experts in 12 countries assembled to create a working aspartame report by the World Health Organization

Salon · Jul 14, 2023

Aspartame is safe in limited amounts, say experts after cancer warning

Up to 14 cans of diet drink a day considered safe for 70kg person, as WHO says sweetener is ‘possibly’ carcinogenic in larger amounts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023