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Hot drinks linked to higher esophageal cancer risk in large UK study

A UK study of nearly 1 million people (from the Million Women Study and UK Biobank) found that drinking very hot beverages (hotter than 65°C) is associated with about a threefold higher risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The risk rises with both beverage temperature and daily intake, with six or more hot drinks per day linked to roughly a 71% higher risk after adjusting for temperature. While the overall risk remains low, cooling drinks below 65°C could prevent some cases; the study shows association, not causation, and smoking remains a major risk factor. Esophageal cancer is relatively rare, accounting for about 2% of UK cancers and around 1% of US cancers.

via CNN|

#esophageal-cancer #health #hot-beverages

health3 years ago•4 min saved

"The Oral Health Benefits of Aspartame and Sugar-Free Gum"

A dentist and mother of three urges people not to give up on aspartame, a sugar substitute, despite recent claims by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) that it is "possibly carcinogenic to humans." The dentist argues that the link between aspartame and cancer is tenuous at best, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vehemently disagrees with IARC's classification, stating that their own scientists found no safety concerns. The dentist emphasizes the importance of non-nutritive sweeteners in maintaining good oral health and reducing sugar consumption, which can lead to dental cavities and oral disease. Chewing sugar-free gum, in particular, has been shown to have significant benefits in preventing cavities and reducing harmful mouth bacteria.

via STAT|

#aspartame #fda #health

health3 years ago•4 min saved

"Concerns over Aspartame: Potential Cancer Risk in Diet Sodas and Chewing Gum"

Aspartame, a common artificial sweetener found in products like Coca-Cola diet sodas and Mars' Extra gum, is set to be declared a possible carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer research arm of the World Health Organization (WHO). The IARC ruling, expected to be announced in July, has raised concerns among industry and regulators about potential confusion and alarm among the public. Aspartame has been extensively studied, and while some studies have shown a slight increase in cancer risk, regulatory bodies have deemed it safe for consumption within accepted limits. The listing as a possible carcinogen is intended to stimulate further research and draw firmer conclusions, but it is likely to ignite debate over the IARC's role and the safety of sweeteners.

via Al Arabiya English|

#artificial-sweeteners #aspartame #carcinogen