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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

Aspartame sweetener ‘possible carcinogen’ but safe in moderation

World Health Organisation says sweetener in diet drinks and other foods is possible cause of cancer but still safe.

Al Jazeera

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Aspartame, the much-debated artificial sweetener

PARIS: The artificial sweetener aspartame, which is consumed by millions every day as a sugar substitute in products such as diet soft drinks, has long been the topic of fierce debate over its impact on health.

Bangkok Post

WHO says aspartame is a 'possible carcinogen.' The FDA disagrees

Moderate consumption of aspartame is OK, scientists say. But heavy consumers may want to reduce their intake. The WHO says aspartame may "possibly" cause cancer. The FDA questions the evidence.

WEKU

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

‘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

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Caster Semenya wins testosterone discrimination case at European court

In tonight's edition: South African double 800m Olympic champion Caster Semenya wins her appeal at the European Court of Human Rights against World Athletics rules requiring her to artificially lower her testosterone levels. Also, the WHO says a new anti-malaria vaccine is a major breakthrough. Some 18 million doses have…

France 24

The ethics of recruiting international health-care workers: Canada’s gains could mean another country’s pain

Canadians know we are facing a health workforce crisis, from the estimated 6.5 million who do not have a primary care provider, to those waiting months for medical imaging and hours in emergency rooms. While the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency over in May 2023,…

The Conversation

Emilia Clarke’s brain haemorrhage ‘profoundly changed our lives’, says star’s mother

Jenny Clarke called for more to be done to help survivors of brain injuries like her famous daughter

The Independent UK

New malaria vaccine offers a ray of hope to Nigeria. There's just one thing ...

The country's toll makes up nearly a third of the world's 619,000 malaria deaths each year. Now Nigeria has approved a new vaccine. Will it get into the arms of those who need it most?

WEKU

Emilia’s brain haemorrhage ‘profoundly changed our lives’, says star’s mother

Jenny Clarke called for more to be done to help survivors of brain injuries like her daughter Emilia Clarke.

The Independent UK

So, can Diet Coke actually cause cancer? A nutritionist explains everything you need to know

Following the change in categorisation for aspartame.

Marie Claire

Symptoms of deadly virus that could reach UK after spreading across Europe

It has a fatality rate of up to 40 percent

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Belfast Live

Red flag swimming ban lifted at three NI beauty spots

The North Coast beaches had been closed after the suspected algae was spotted

Daily Mirror

Chewing gum warning as expert reveals when to spit it out or risk harming your health

While cavities can be reduced by using sugar-free gum, munching on the stringy stuff endlessly can wear away the enamel - a protective coating across our teeth

The Week

The taming of Malaria

According to an oft-repeated factoid, half of all the human beings who have ever existed on Earth have been killed by malaria – equivalent to around 54.5 billion people.

Daily Mirror

Nine of the earliest signs of infection from killer virus sweeping Europe

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) has caused two reported deaths in Pakistan and there have been several cases reported in Spain, in addition to other nations

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Glasgow Live

Killer virus spreading across Europe 'highly likely' to reach UK and its symptoms

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) broke out in Iraq and Namibia and has also caused two reported deaths in Pakistan. Experts have said it is "highly likely" to reach the UK.

The Times of India

Factors that are causing higher incidence of Diabetes type 2 in children

We are witnessing an increasing number of cases of type 2 diabetes in children, particularly among adolescents aged 12-18 years. Although type 2 diabetes has traditionally been more prevalent in older adults, there has been a concerning rise in its occurrence among children and adolescents in recent years. According to…

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh author unhappy with 'The Who' concert view and £105 uncomfortable seats

Ian Rankin said that he paid £105 for a ticket to see The Who at Edinburgh Castle but that his seat was uncomfortable and his view was awkward as well as often obstructed.

The Guardian - UK

The Who review – rock operas get an orchestral uplift in a show stuffed with classics

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are as playful as ever in a crowd-pleasing set featuring strings, brass and, in the audience, thousands of air guitars

Daily Record

Everything we know about deadly disease sweeping Europe as experts predict UK arrival

The disease, called the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, is spreading across Europe and could be heading towards British shores, according to health experts.

Chronicle Live

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

Daily Mirror

Everything we know about deadly virus sweeping Europe - experts' verdict on UK arrival

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever is feared to be heading towards Britain and France thanks to climate change and has a high mortality rate, according to experts

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