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

The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer is preparing to label the sweetener as ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’, according to reports.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Sweetener in Diet Coke and chewing gum may be cancerous to humans, says bombshell report

Sweetener in Diet Coke and chewing gum may be cancerous to humans, says bombshell report

Aspartame will be officially listed by the World Health Organization as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" in a bombshell reclassification of many favourite treats, according to reports

Daily Mirror · Jun 29, 2023

Diet Coke and Irn-Bru sugar-free ingredient 'possible cancer risk'

Diet Coke and Irn-Bru sugar-free ingredient 'possible cancer risk'

AN artificial sweetener used in Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Pepsi Max is 'set to be named a carcinogen next month' ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2023

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Aspartame sweetener to be declared possible cancer risk by WHO, say reports

Artificial sweetener used in thousands of products reportedly to be labelled ‘possibly carcinogenic to humans’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

Sweetener in Diet Coke and chewing gum may cause cancer, WHO report to declare

One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners - used in products like chewing gum and fizzy drinks - is set to be declared a carcinogen next month by the World Health Organisations cancer arm.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Aspartame: Ingredient in Diet Coke a ‘possible cancer cause’, WHO set to announce

World Health Organisation cancer research unit is reportedly set to declare aspartame as a potential carcinogen from next month

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023

Action to tackle air pollution failing to keep up with research

Globally, outdoor air pollution is second only to tobacco as greatest cause of lung and respiratory cancers

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023

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Here’s How Scientists Decide If Everyday Products Could Cause Cancer

Here’s How Scientists Decide If Everyday Products Could Cause Cancer

Government groups and international organizations carefully decide whether products are carcinogenic, but their results can be controversial.

Inverse · Feb 4, 2023

Does this cause cancer? How scientists determine whether a chemical is carcinogenic – sometimes with controversial results

Does this cause cancer? How scientists determine whether a chemical is carcinogenic – sometimes with controversial results

People are exposed to numerous chemicals throughout their lifetimes. These chemicals can be from the air, foods, personal care items, household products and medications. Unfortunately, exposure to certain chemicals can cause harmful health effects, including cancer. Substances that cause cancer are called carcinogens. Familiar examples include tobacco smoke, radon, asbestos…

The Conversation · Jan 30, 2023

Popular weedkiller Roundup on trial again as cancer victims demand justice

Popular weedkiller Roundup on trial again as cancer victims demand justice

A long list of upcoming trials complicating Bayer’s efforts to escape the costly, ongoing litigation over the health effects of Roundup

The Guardian - US · Aug 23, 2022

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