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Explained: All about WHO's verdict on aspartame, a key ingredient in diet coke

As per a recent report released by the WHO, aspartame is "possibly carcinogenic to humans" citing “limited evidence” for carcinogenicity in humans. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released this report along with International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert Committee…

The Times of India

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

The World Health Organisation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has categorised aspartame as a ‘possible’ cause of cancer.

The Independent UK

Aspartame: How dangerous is it for your health and what does it do to your body?

Health groups ‘advising a bit of moderation’ on aspartame consumption

The Independent UK

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Aspartame safe unless you are drinking more than 14 cans of Diet a day, says WHO

The World Health Organisation is advising a ‘bit of moderation’ in consuming the product common in diet fizzy drinks.

Evening Standard

‘Political interference’ in WHO’s work

Fifty years ago, the World Health Organisation said that despite its existence for over quarter of a century, health problems in a number of countries have become worse

The Hindu

Experts warn deadly tick-borne virus 'could reach UK' as cases spread in Europe

Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) has a fatality rate of up to 40% and could be moving towards Britain and France due to the effects of climate change

Chronicle Live

Obesity is linked to FIVE new cancers - check to see if you are at risk

Researchers from the World Health Organisation discovered obese people aged between 18 and 40 were at risk of 18 different cancers, including leukaemia and non Hodgkin lymphoma

Daily Mirror

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Middle-aged people who skip on sleep won’t see cognitive benefits of exercise

Researchers suggest their study highlights the need for sleep to protect against cognitive decline

The Independent UK

Not getting enough sleep lessens cognitive benefits of exercise – study

The researchers said their study highlights the need for sleep to protect against cognitive decline.

The Independent UK

Doctor explains aspartame and migraine link as sweetener is 'possibly cancerous'

Last week it was announced the artificial sweetener aspartame is expected to be declared 'possibly carcinogenic' by The World Health Organisation.

Daily Record

'I quit my Diet Coke addiction after sweetener scare - my health problems have gone'

A fizzy glass of Diet Coke was the first thing Al Baker thought about every morning for 30 years. After learning about the health risks associated with aspartame, he quit his £1,000-a-year addiction

Daily Mirror

Everything we know about aspartame and its cancer links including popular products that contain it

Aspartame has been used as a sweetener for decades in fizzy drinks and food but could soon be listed by the World Health Organisation as having "possible" links to cancer

Irish Mirror

Aspartame explained and list of foods with 'possible cancer risk' including Diet Coke

An artificial sweetener that is used in thousands of everyday products - including Diet Coke and chewing gum - may be listed by the World Health Organisation as a 'carcinogen' from next month.

Daily Record

Popular fizzy drink sweetener to be declared possible cancer risk

The additive is found thousands of products including ice cream and chewing gum

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Daily Mirror

Everything we know about 'cancerous' aspartame and products hit - including Diet Coke

Aspartame - an artificial sweetener used in diet drinks and food - could be listed by the World Health Organisation as a 'possible carcinogen' from next month. Here's everything you need to know

The Independent UK

Evaluation of UK’s pandemic preparedness was ‘simply wrong’, expert says

The World Health Organisation carried out a joint external evaluation of the UK’s ability to cope with public health risks prior to the pandemic.

Reuters

WHO records over 1,000 attacks on Ukraine healthcare during war

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday it had recorded 1,004 attacks on healthcare in Ukraine during the Russian invasion, the highest number recorded by the organisation in any conflict.

Wales Online

Signs and symptoms of measles to watch for after outbreaks across Europe

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported measles outbreaks in 17 different European countries

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Bangkok Post

Curing lung cancer

According to the most recent lung cancer statistics from the World Health Organisation/International Agency for Research on Cancer, globally, 2.2 million people had lung cancer in 2020, and 1.8 million passed away from it.

Reuters

WHO 'overstretched' in response to increasing health emergencies

A growing number of health emergencies around the world, from COVID-19 to cholera, have left the World Health Organization's response "overstretched", a senior advisor said on Tuesday.

Bristol Post

Parents urgently warned as baby dies and eight more left in intensive care by 'usually mild' bug

The World Health Organisation has issued a warning after 15 babies - 10 in Wales and five in the South West - contracted the usually mild infection

Evening Standard

London children to be offered MMR and polio vaccines through primary schools

Parents urged to check children’s vaccination status amid rise in measles cases

Evening Standard

Monkeypox: World Health Organisation declares global emergency over

The World Health Organisation has downgraded the threat of the virus

Newcastle Herald

PCR tests clinics to close on Friday, despite 'enough demand'

PCR testing in December 2021 and January 2022 was "armageddon".

Wales Online

England regions most at risk of measles outbreaks as MMR vaccination rates drop

Jab rates well below the 95% target set by the World Health Organisation to eliminate the disease

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