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Explained | What does aspartame being ‘possibly carcinogenic’ mean?

While the IARC grading system assesses the hazards with a substance for carcinogenicity, it does not measure the risk of cancer itself, as with aspartame.

The Hindu

The WHO Says Aspartame is “Possibly Carcinogenic” — But This Public Health Organization Disagrees

The World Health Organization's cancer research arm deemed aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans, but the Food and Drug Administration doesn't agree.

Inverse

Federal Officials Can Keep Pressing Tech Platforms To Remove Content for Now, Court Says

Plus: GOP candidate defends “limited role of government” in parental decisions for transgender kids, some common sense about Diet Coke and cancer, and more…

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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

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

What you need to know about aspartame and cancer

This week, the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer reclassified the sugar substitute as "possibly carcinogenic to humans."

WEKU

No, aspartame is not a 'possible carcinogen,' FDA says in response to WHO ruling

As anticipated, an arm of the World Health Organization has said aspartame is a "possible carcinogen" — but does that label mean much?

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Mayo Clinic expert weighs in on WHO labeling aspartame sweetener as low, but possible, cancer risk

Tribune News Service

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

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

Artificial sweetener aspartame is ‘possibly’ carcinogenic, yet safe at common use levels, who says

Concern about aspartame’s health risks was reawakened after one unit of the World Health Organization classified the artificial sweetener as a possible carcinogen and another agency cleared the substance for consumption at common levels.

Tribune News Service

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

The Independent UK

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

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Evening Standard

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.

The Hindu

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 Independent UK

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 Conversation

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.

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The Independent UK

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

Fortune

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.

The Guardian - AU

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?

Salon

Is aspartame actually that harmful?

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

Chronicle Live

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

The Conversation

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”.

Daily Mirror

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'

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