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Low taxes are keeping sugary drinks and alcohol too affordable, WHO warns

Low taxes are keeping sugary drinks and alcohol too affordable, WHO warns

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming increasingly affordable in many countries due to persistently low tax rates, contributing to rising levels of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and alcohol-related injuries, according to new reports from the World Health Organization (WHO).

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WHO reports ultra-processed foods and alcohol as responsible for millions of annual deaths

WHO reports ultra-processed foods and alcohol as responsible for millions of annual deaths

WHO reports ultra-processed foods and alcohol as responsible for millions of annual deaths

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WHO to declare aspartame sweetener as potentially cancerous

WHO to declare aspartame sweetener as potentially cancerous

Aspartame, a commonly used artificial sweetener, is set to be declared as potentially cancerous next month, according to Reuters.

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WHO advises against use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control

WHO advises against use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control

The World Health Organization has released a guideline that advises against the use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control.

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