Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that was discovered in 1965 and is 180–200 times sweeter than sugar. It was first regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1974 and approved for ...

This causes it to accumulate in the blood and brain, potentially leading ... In 2023, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified aspartame) as 'possibly carcinogenic ...

Sergio Zyman was the marketing executive who made Diet Coke into a cultural icon. His daughter Jennifer had a front-row seat to history.

Many play into fads with scant evidence to back up enthusiasts’ claims, medical experts say. Some influencers encourage their ...

A new brain cancer study from Mass General Brigham suggests that gabapentin, a pain-relieving drug, may extend survival in ...

In 2023, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic," though it remains approved for consumption within existing safety limits.

A study led by researchers at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and the Broad Institute of MIT ...

A Grammy-winning singer and his family have revealed the surprising early symptoms of his brain cancer. Michael Bolton, who was diagnosed in December 2023 with glioblastoma — the most aggressive ...