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Artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke and chewing gum could trigger puberty early, study suggests

Artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke and chewing gum could trigger puberty early, study suggests

Children who consume a diet packed with sweeteners may be at higher risk of reaching puberty earlier, concerning research suggests.  Commonly-used sweeteners including aspartame, found in drinks like Diet Coke and products like Extra chewing gum and Muller Light yoghurts as sugar alternatives, have long been linked to certain cancers and heart issues.  But now, Taiwanese experts have found that high …

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