WHO cancer arm deems aspartame 'possible carcinogen'; consumption limits unchanged
Aspartame is one of the world's most popular sweeteners, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Non-sugar sweeteners don't help reduce body fat, WHO says
Non-sugar sweeteners do not provide any long-term benefits for adults or children seeking to lose body fat, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a newly released guideline Monday.
Tue May 16 2023
Sweeteners may be linked to heart disease risk, study suggests
Sweeteners are consumed by millions every day in products like diet soda, partly as a way to avoid weight gain from sugar.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Consuming artificial sweeteners linked to cancer risk: Study
The study found that "higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers".
Sun Mar 27 2022
Diet drinks are associated with weight gain, new research suggests
He said artificial sweeteners are still a good tool for diabetics trying to reduce carbohydrates and tightly manage their blood-glucose levels.
Wed Jul 19 2017
Sugar and sweeteners: how to choose?
Natural sweeteners can be as sweet as sugar, sometimes even sweeter.
Wed Mar 23 2016
Cut down on sugar: WHO
New guidelines from the WHO recommend people of all ages reduce free sugar' intake to less than 10 percent of daily energy intakes and warn of the health risks of hidden sweeteners.
Wed Mar 04 2015