Recent headlines have been buzzing with claims that the artificial sweetener, Aspartame, which can be found in diet soft drinks may be linked to cancer. 

For decades, Aspartame has been widely used in low or no sugar products available in supermarkets. However, an upcoming report, could potentially alter our perception of this popular sweetener.

In this episode of The Quicky, we break down whether diet drinks are causing cancer and how concerned we need to be about consuming them. 

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Producer: Claire Murphy

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Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Recent headlines have been buzzing with claims that the artificial sweetener, Aspartame, which can be found in diet soft drinks may be linked to cancer. 
For decades, Aspartame has been widely used in low or no sugar products available in supermarkets. However, an upcoming report, could potentially alter our perception of this popular sweetener.
In this episode of The Quicky, we break down whether diet drinks are causing cancer and how concerned we need to be about consuming them. 
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Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Oliver Jones - Professor of Chemistry at RMIT and an Internationally Recognised Expert in Analytical Science
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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The Quicky

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy. 

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy.&nbsp;

The Quicky by Mamamia

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?

Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.

It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

Is Diet Coke Giving You Cancer?

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Around 8 per cent of Australian service stations are without one or more grades of fuel despite demand starting to ease.
US Attorney-General Pam Bondi has been fired by US President Donald Trump
The Matildas joined their Asian counterparts Japan to call out pay disparity at Women's Asian Cup.
A new survey reveals Australia's Easter chocolate habits.

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<li>Forty countries, including Australia, have met to discuss ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.</li>
<li>Around 8 per cent of Australian service stations are without one or more grades of fuel despite demand starting to ease.</li>
<li>US Attorney-General Pam Bondi has been fired by US President Donald Trump</li>
<li>The Matildas joined their Asian counterparts Japan to call out pay disparity at Women's Asian Cup.</li>
<li>A new survey reveals Australia's Easter chocolate habits.</li>
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HEADLINES: Hundreds Of Petrol Stations Run Dry & Our Easter Chocolate Habits Revealed  

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The PM has announced a 32-cent per litre cut to fuel tax and a $1 billion "shock-absorber" fund
Australia is facing a potential nationwide red meat shortage
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck northeastern Indonesia
Australian reality TV star Konrad Bien-Stephen has died at the age of 35
NASA has today successfully launched its Artemis II mission from Florida

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<ul>
<li>The PM has announced a 32-cent per litre cut to fuel tax and a $1 billion "shock-absorber" fund</li>
<li>Australia is facing a potential nationwide red meat shortage</li>
<li>A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck northeastern Indonesia</li>
<li>Australian reality TV star Konrad Bien-Stephen has died at the age of 35</li>
<li>NASA has today successfully launched its Artemis II mission from Florida</li>
</ul>
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Audio Producer: Lu Hill
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
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HEADLINES: PM Announces Fuel Tax Cut & Australia's Red Meat Shortage Looms

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They started as a treatment for diabetes, but GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have quickly become the most talked-about drugs in modern medicine.

With two-thirds of Australians now living with obesity, the shift from lifestyle-only messaging to pharmaceutical solutions is accelerating, but is it just a new form of diet culture, or a genuine medical breakthrough?

Today, we get rare access to one of the original pioneers of the science. Professor Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, Chief Scientific Advisor at Novo Nordisk, joins us to answer your questions. 

Plus, Lotte addresses the headlines regarding side effects and why the FDA recently removed a major warning from the label.

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Anthony Albanese tells Australians to go about our lives but only buy the fuel and diesel needed
The WA government has declared emergency powers allowing them to force fuel companies to share details on the supply chain
Donald Trump has attended the US Supreme Court to hear arguments about birthright citizenship as he posts about Iran asking for a ceasefire
Jackie O's friend and podcast co-host Gemma O'Neil has defended her decision to withdraw from the public eye

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Guest: Professor Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, Chief Scientific Advisor at Novo Nordisk

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

Audio Producer: Lu Hill 

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Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

They started as a treatment for diabetes, but GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have quickly become the most talked-about drugs in modern medicine.
With two-thirds of Australians now living with obesity, the shift from lifestyle-only messaging to pharmaceutical solutions is accelerating, but is it just a new form of diet culture, or a genuine medical breakthrough?
Today, we get rare access to one of the original pioneers of the science. Professor Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, Chief Scientific Advisor at Novo Nordisk, joins us to answer your questions.&nbsp;
Plus, Lotte addresses the headlines regarding side effects and why the FDA recently removed a major warning from the label.
🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li>Anthony Albanese tells Australians to go about our lives but only buy the fuel and diesel needed</li>
<li>The WA government has declared emergency powers allowing them to force fuel companies to share details on the supply chain</li>
<li>Donald Trump has attended the US Supreme Court to hear arguments about birthright citizenship as he posts about Iran asking for a ceasefire</li>
<li>Jackie O's friend and podcast co-host Gemma O'Neil has defended her decision to withdraw from the public eye</li>
</ul>
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Hosts: Taylah Strano &amp; Claire Murphy
Guest: Professor Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, Chief Scientific Advisor at Novo Nordisk
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
Audio Producer: Lu Hill&nbsp;
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Albo Says Uncertain Times Ahead & The Scientist Behind Ozempic Answers Your Questions

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Is Diet Coke Giving You Cancer?

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