Consuming artificial sweeteners linked to cancer risk: study
The study, published in the journal PLOS Medicine, said that a higher cancer risk was particularly seen with sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame potassium -- both used in many soft drinks including Coke Zero.
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New research suggests a possible link between cancer and artificial sweeteners, which are widely used in diet soft drinks (AFP FILE)
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Consuming artificial sweetener could increase the risk of developing cancer, a large-scale study suggested Thursday, but experts not involved in the research said it was not enough proof to consider