WHO cancer arm deems aspartame 'possible carcinogen'; consumption limits unchanged
Aspartame is one of the world's most popular sweeteners, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum.
Fri Jul 14 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
Non-sugar sweeteners don't help reduce body fat, WHO says
Non-sugar sweeteners do not provide any long-term benefits for adults or children seeking to lose body fat, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a newly released guideline Monday.
Tue May 16 2023
Sweeteners may be linked to heart disease risk, study suggests
Sweeteners are consumed by millions every day in products like diet soda, partly as a way to avoid weight gain from sugar.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Consuming artificial sweeteners linked to cancer risk: Study
The study found that "higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers".
Sun Mar 27 2022
Diet drinks are associated with weight gain, new research suggests
He said artificial sweeteners are still a good tool for diabetics trying to reduce carbohydrates and tightly manage their blood-glucose levels.
Wed Jul 19 2017
Sugar and sweeteners: how to choose?
Natural sweeteners can be as sweet as sugar, sometimes even sweeter.
Wed Mar 23 2016
Life of a 'Kithul' tapper and Jaggery cottage industry
'Kithul' treacle and jaggery, a sought after sweetener for Sri Lankan traditional sweetmeats, are products of high-risk and time consuming l
Fri Jul 31 2015
Why Pepsi's decision to ditch aspartame isn't good for soda - or science
Amid one of the most difficult stretches the diet soda business has seen, Pepsi is the first behemoth to acknowledge that big changes are needed to salvage sales.
Wed Apr 29 2015
Pepsi dropping sweetener aspartame from diet cola drinks
PepsiCo said Friday it was bowing to customer demand and doing away with the controversial sweetener aspartame in its diet line of cola drinks in the US.
Sun Apr 26 2015
Cut down on sugar: WHO
New guidelines from the WHO recommend people of all ages reduce free sugar' intake to less than 10 percent of daily energy intakes and warn of the health risks of hidden sweeteners.
Wed Mar 04 2015
Scientists find inexpensive recipe for calorie-free sweetener
The product does not cause tooth decay not does it affect blood sugar levels and, of course, it's calorie-free.
Sat Jun 28 2014
'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