December 19, 2007 - Season's Greetings from the new CFH President, and an update on Splenda's legal troubles. read more
The US Food and Drug Administration says there is no need for an urgent review of the safety of aspartame, despite a new study showing the sweetener may cause cancer. read more
From the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - A new Italian study demonstrates aspartame's carcinogenic effects in rats, especially when exposed in utero and during development. read more
Citizens for Health Senior Policy Analyst James Gormley writes about the rising trend in diet drinks and functional beverages, and the implications for the nation's obesity epidemic. read more
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Philadelphia, May 2007 - When the jury asked for a calculator to begin adding up the damages against Splenda, the chlorine-based sweetener’s lawyers rushed to the judge and said they would settle. Thus came an end to the Philadelphia courtroom battle launched by NutraSweet against Splenda for harming its profits by untruthfully saying Splenda is “Made from sugar so it tastes like sugar.” read more