WHO cancer arm deems aspartame "possible carcinogen"; consumption limits unchanged
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON The sweetener aspartame is a "possible carcinogen" but it remains safe to consume at
2023-07-14 06:54
How aspartame made the agenda of the WHO's cancer research arm
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON The imminent move to label aspartame as a possible carcinogen comes after years of
2023-07-13 14:17
Iowa's Republican legislature passes six-week abortion ban
Iowa joins several other Midwest states in bringing new restrictions since Roe V Wade was overturned.
2023-07-12 21:55
India's spirited rum revolution
A host of homegrown brands are innovating with the spirit, creating new markets.
2023-07-02 07:56
Tamil Nadu: India nurse who delivered more than 10,000 babies
Kathija Bibi recently retired after 33 years of illustrious service in India's Tamil Nadu state.
2023-07-01 08:20
Consumers, food-makers face choice as WHO cancer agency set to warn on aspartame sweeteners
By Richa Naidu and Savyata Mishra LONDON Consumers, food companies, retailers and restaurants need to decide whether to
2023-06-30 00:52
Exclusive-WHO's cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen-sources
By Jennifer Rigby and Richa Naidu LONDON One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to
2023-06-29 14:20
Japan: Okinawa port turns blood red after beer factory leak
Okinawa's Orion Breweries has apologised but said the scarlet waters posed no health risks.
2023-06-28 16:49
When Miss World's arrival in India ignited protests
The competition is being held in India for the first time since 1996 - when it sparked uproar.
2023-06-28 05:28
Four ways the end of Roe v Wade has changed America
After a Supreme Court ruling, many states banned abortion - but now more Americans want it kept legal.
2023-06-24 12:23
Mike Pence challenges rivals to back 15-week abortion ban
The ex-vice-president calls on Republicans to support a 15-week ban as a "minimum nationwide standard".
2023-06-24 08:16
Ukraine dam: Satellite images reveal Kakhovka canals drying up
Following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, BBC analysis reveals the changes in the surrounding area.
2023-06-22 08:18