The Canadian Cancer Society and Health Canada are reviewing the World Health Organization’s classification of aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic.” The WHO released findings on Thursday evening from two expert panels saying there is limited evidence that the artificial sweetener could be associated with liver cancer. But they also said that aspartame is still considered safe…

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday classified aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” while reaffirming its recommended intake of the popular artificial sweetener is safe. In an analysis published in The Lancet Oncology, the organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), made up of 25 scientists from 12 countries, said “limited evidence” shows…

A new study from the North Carolina State University has revealed a link between a widely used sweetener and a chemical compound known to cause DNA damage. The study found the chemical is formed when digesting the sweetener and trace amounts of the chemical are also found in the sweetener itself. Sucralose is widely distributed…

Roughly 169 million Americans incorporate artificial sweeteners into their regular diet. Despite the perception of these sweeteners being a healthier choice, the World Health Organization has recently warned that these sugar substitutes raise the risk of severe health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even mortality. The announcement has sparked debates among…

A popular artificial sweetener called erythritol is associated with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death, according to a new study published on Monday. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, was led by Dr. Stanley Hazen, who chairs the department of cardiovascular and metabolic sciences at the Cleveland Clinic. Researchers studied over 4,000 individuals in the…

The human body needs a certain amount of salt, but we do not need refined sugar. This type of sugar only provides calories and has no nutritional value. However, not everyone needs to quit sugar. Most healthy people can get away with occasionally adding sugar to their diets for flavor. So are there any sweeteners…

The human body needs a certain amount of salt, but we do not need refined sugar. This type of sugar only provides calories and has no nutritional value. However, not everyone needs to quit sugar. Most healthy people can get away with occasionally adding sugar to their diets for flavor. So are there any sweeteners…