Aspartame Associated with Increased Risk of Blood Cancers in Long-Term Human Study
By Dr. Mercola
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used in diet soda and over 6,000 other sugar-free or “diet” products. New research linking aspartame to cancer in some individuals has sparked a flurry of commentary, including an “apology” from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard University teaching facility, for promoting the results.
I first found out about the study when ABC News contacted me and requested that I provide them with a comprehensive analysis of this 40-page study within an hour. Fortunately, I have extensively reviewed this topic and was able to provide their requested review.
Funding was provided by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
The Harvard hospital originally sent out a press release with the headline: “The truth isn't sweet when it comes to artificial sweeteners.” Alas, just half an hour before the release of the study, the hospital suddenly got cold feet, issuing the following statement:
“Upon review of the findings, the consensus of our scientific leaders is that the data is weak, and that BWH Media Relations was premature in the promotion of this work. We apologize for the time you have invested in this story.”
According to Erin McDonough, senior vice president of communication and public affairs, this was “the first time something like this had ever happened in her 25 years of working in media relations.”
NBC News stated:
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2012-11-12 09:25:07
Source: http://www.riseearth.com/2012/11/aspartame-associated-with-increased.html
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