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…

Compared with cold-pressed virgin olive oil in glass bottles, the plastic-bottled vegetable oil in the supermarket is truly bang-for-your-buck, and it can be found in almost every kitchen. However, how often can vegetable oil be used for frying, boiling, sautéing, and deep-frying? Be careful, as you may be unknowingly ingesting carcinogenic toxins. Vegetable Oil Refined…

For a long time, people have had different perceptions about red meat. Some believe that eating red meat causes cancer, and some who follow a carnivore diet believe that red meat has cured many of their diseases and made their bodies the best they have ever been. So should we consume red meat? How much,…

BRUSSELS—Baby food, vegetables, fruit, cereals, meat, fish, and other foodstuffs will have to meet stricter limits of cadmium and lead content before they can be sold in the European Union, according to new rules that will be applicable from the end of August. Cadmium and lead are toxic metals present in many foodstuffs, but below…