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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

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

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.

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Limited evidence for carcinogenicity in humans, from non-sugar sweetener ‘aspartame’: WHO

IARC classified aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans on the basis of limited evidence for cancer in humans specifically, for hepatocellular carcinoma.

The Hindu

Diet Coke safe as long as you don’t drink 14 cans every day, WHO says after aspartame cancer fears

Studies backing advice cite ‘limited evidence’ and call for more research into the issue

The Independent UK

Does artificial sweetener aspartame really cause cancer? What the WHO listing means for your diet soft drink habit

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is the specialised cancer agency of the World Health Organization, has declared aspartame may be a possible carcinogenic hazard to humans.

The Conversation

Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it's still considered safe

The World Health Organization's cancer agency has deemed the artificial sweetener aspartame a “possible” cause of cancer, while a separate group looking at the same evidence said it still considers the sugar substitute safe

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No, a can of Diet Coke won't give you cancer

The beverages industry has welcomed a report contextualizing the amount of aspartame a person can consume before it becomes a health risk.

Fortune

Should you kick your Diet Coke habit? As a public health expert, I’m not too worried

Aspartame has been identified as posing a cancer risk. But what does class 2B carcinogen actually mean?

The Guardian - AU

Is aspartame actually that harmful?

"While reports like these can understandably be worrying, there's no reason to panic at this stage"

Salon

Everyday things with higher cancer risk than Diet Coke - from hairdressing to red meat

Aspartame is set to be classified as 'possibly carcinogenic' to humans - joining the likes of aloe vera, pickled vegetables and carpentry in the same category

Chronicle Live

Aspartame: popular sweetener could be classified as a possible carcinogen by WHO – but there's no cause for panic

According to reports, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), is set to declare the artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”.

The Conversation

All things more cancerous than Diet Coke - from night shifts to hot drinks

Diet Coke drinkers were shocked to hear that aspartame, an ingredient found in many sugar-free drinks, among other things, is going to be added to a list of things the International Agency for Research on Cancer seems as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans'

Daily Mirror

You'd have to drink 'bucketfuls' of Diet Coke to risk getting cancer, expert says

The artificial sweetener aspartame is found in Diet Coke, Fanta and Dr Pepper as well as chewing gum and Muller Light yoghurts and could soon be classed as "possibly carcinogenic to humans"

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The Independent UK

What is aspartame? The key ingredient in Diet Coke set to be declared ‘possible cancer risk’ by WHO

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

Daily Record

Six cancer food 'myths' debunked by experts from sweeteners to burnt toast

Cancer Research UK has weighed in which foods can raise cancer risks and which are actually harmless.

The Independent UK

Aspartame: Key ingredient in Diet Coke set to be declared ‘possible cancer risk’ by WHO

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

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Ah Fk: The Sweetener In Diet Coke Could Soon Be Labelled ‘Possibly Carcinogenic’ By The WHO

Aspartame, the artificial sweetener in diet coke will soon need to be labelled as a potential cancer risk on products that contain it.

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Glasgow Live

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

Aspartame is a sweetner is utilised in fizzy drinks for decades, but it is also found in sugar-free gum, low fat yoghurts and ice cream, however, it is set be classified as "possibly carcinogenic to humans"

Bangkok Post

Sweetener warning stirs debate

LONDON: Consumers, food companies, retailers and restaurants need to decide whether to fight back or find alternatives to one of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners, as a leading global health body prepares to declare it a possible carcinogen.

Daily Mirror

Charity debunks cancerous food 'myths' as it lists all items that DON'T cause risk

Cancer Research UK has debunked cancerous food 'myths', detailing what the scientific evidence actually says about certain types of food increasing the risk of cancer

Irish 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

Daily Record

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.

Wales Online

The foods with aspartame we buy in the UK all the time

It's reported that the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) will make an announcement next month which could see the sweetener classified as 'possibly carcinogenic'

Manchester Evening News

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

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