Author: Ayush Kurundwad

Aspartame May Cause Cancer, says IARC - Asiana Times

One of the most widely used artificial sweeteners, aspartame, 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 upcoming classification, expected in July, follows concerns about the safety of the substance and its alleged links to cancer, neurological disorders, and weight gain. However, experts emphasize the need to evaluate these claims based on scientific research. Concerns Surrounding Aspartame’s Safety Aspartame, an artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute in various food and beverage products, is made by combining two amino acids:…

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China: The Case of Mental Health - Asiana Times

A recent case reported by Chinese Business View has drawn attention to issues surrounding mental health treatment in China, raising concerns about involuntary admissions and potential abuses within the system.

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Reporter, 25, Shot in Uttar Pradesh - Asiana Times

On Saturday, 24th June, Mannu Awasthi was shot in the late hours of the night. He had been driving a scooter when the shooting happened. He sustained injuries to his left shoulder and was rushed to the local hospital. The shooters are unidentified.

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