Higher Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods May Increase Risk for Later Depression
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Greater ultraprocessed food (UPF) intake is associated with an increased risk for depression, according to a research letter published online Sept. 20 in JAMA Network Open.Chatpol Samuthpongtorn, M.D., from M…
Learn MoreLong-Term Artificial Sweetener Intake Tied to Obesity Risk
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long-term intakes of artificial sweetener (ArtSw), including aspartame, saccharin, or diet soda, may increase fat volume and risk for incident obesity, according to a study published online July 13 in the In…
Learn MoreDoes Aspartame Cause Cancer? Here’s What an Expert Wants You to Know
Following the recent decision of a World Health Organization (WHO) agency to classify aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” many may be left wondering whether it is safe to use the popular artificial sweetener.What exactly does this mean, an…
Learn MoreUna agencia de la OMS declara que el aspartamo es un posible carcinógeno
VIERNES, 14 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El jueves, una agencia de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) anunció que el aspartamo es un posible carcinógeno, mientras que otra se mantuvo firme y dijo que el aspartamo es seguro a las dosis r…
Learn MoreWHO Agency Declares Aspartame a Possible Carcinogen
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In findings that are likely to fuel the debate over the safety of aspartame, a World Health Organization agency — the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) — announced Thursday that the artifici…
Learn MoreWHO Agency Declares Aspartame a Possible Carcinogen
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In findings that are likely to fuel the debate over the safety of aspartame, one World Health Organization (WHO) agency announced Thursday that the artificial sweetener is a possible carcinogen while another s…
Learn MoreWHO Experts Take Another Look at Aspartame’s Safety
FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The artificial sweetener aspartame is in the hot seat once more. Two separate committees made up of health experts from around the world will soon offer advice on consuming aspartame, a popular sugar substitut…
Learn MoreLa OMS desaconseja los edulcorantes artificiales para perder peso
MIÉRCOLES, 17 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Si intenta perder peso, ahórrese los edulcorantes artificiales, advierte la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), y anota que los sustitutos del azúcar no son efectivos para perder peso, y que además…
Learn MoreWHO Says No to Artificial Sweeteners for Weight Loss
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sugar substitutes are not effective for weight loss and may also cause harm, warns the World Health Organization.Long-term use of sugar substitutes may cause “potential undesirable effects,” according to new…
Learn MoreWHO Says No to Artificial Sweeteners for Weight Loss
WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Skip artificial sweeteners if you’re trying to lose weight, warns the World Health Organization (WHO), noting the sugar substitutes aren’t effective for shedding pounds and may also cause harm.Long-term use …
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