How aspartame made the agenda of the WHO's cancer research arm
The designation as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" will provide an incentive to fund more rigorous research into the safety question.
Fri Jul 14 2023
What is aspartame, the 'possible carcinogen' in diet sodas, sugar-free juices?
Aspartame grew in popularity as a more diet-conscious consumer emerged.
Sat Jul 01 2023
EXCLUSIVE: WHO's cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen- Sources
Aspartame, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas, Mars' and Extra chewing gum, will be listed as "possibly carcinogenic to humans".
Thu Jun 29 2023
One million children lose mother to cancer a year - Research
So the IARC researchers calculated that out of the four million who died from cancer in 2020, one million children were left motherless.
Mon Oct 24 2022
Liver cancer deaths predicted to soar
The number of people who develop or die from liver cancer worldwide will increase by over 55 per cent by 2040.
Sat Oct 08 2022
Very hot drinks 'probably' cause cancer: UN agency
Tea and mate may also be harmful if drunk hotter than 65 degrees Celsius, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).
Thu Jun 16 2016
Should we all become vegetarians?
Here's what experts have to say about what this new warning means for your diet.
Wed Oct 28 2015
Should I stop eating meat? No need, experts say
Specialists insist the IARC report is no reason to drop steak from the menu, though it is probably wise for big eaters of it to cut back.
Tue Oct 27 2015
Researchers say excess weight can cause cancer
Researchers say excess body weight causes around 481,000 new cancer cases a year in adults worldwide.
Sat Nov 29 2014
WHO: Outdoor air pollution leading cause of cancer
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday classified outdoor air pollution as the leading cause of cancer in humans.
Thu Oct 17 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024