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The WHO has declared aspartame, a food additive used frequently in diet soda and other low-calorie beverages, "possibly" carcinogenic to humans, but did not make any changes to its recommendations for ...

The non-sugar, low-calorie sweetener aspartame has been linked to potential problems with memory and learning, according to a study from the Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine. In the ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) released its official statement this week on the potential health risks of aspartame, with a committee classifying the non-sugar, low-calorie sweetener as "possibly ...

The discovery wasn’t intentional — just sloppy safety practices. Chemist James M. Schlatter was hunting for an anti-ulcer drug in his lab in 1965 when he licked his finger to pick up some paper.

If you have diabetes, you know how hard it can be to find a good artificial sweetener. One popular choice is aspartame. If you’re looking for a diabetes-friendly way to satisfy your sweet tooth, ...

New guidance reaffirms limits on daily consumption. A World Health Organization expert group that evaluates the safety of food additives for consumption by consumers has reaffirmed that the artificial ...

Aspartame, one of the most widely used artificial sweeteners, was classified as a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization, but still safe to consume within limits. Cans of ...

Share on Pinterest Aspartame is a common artificial sweetener often used in diet sodas. Sellwell/Getty Images The World Health Organization has classified aspartame as a possible carcinogen. Aspartame ...

Aspartame is a synthetic sweetener that was created in 1965. It is estimated to be more than 150 times as sweet as sugar, and is commonly used as a sugar replacement in drinks, food products, and ...

The non-sugar, low-calorie sweetener aspartame — which is found in many sugar-free or "diet" foods and drinks — has been linked to potential problems with memory and learning, according to a study ...