Saccharin could sweeten the deal for cancer-fighting drugs

Whether it be advice from a dentist or preparing their body for beach season, there's a host of reasons people might reach for an artificial sweetener rather than sugar – though its cancer-fighting properties are unlikely to be one of them. But new research shows that the common sugar substitute known as saccharin could hamper the growth of particular cancers, with scientists claiming it could form the basis for new kinds of drug treatments... Continue Reading Saccharin could sweeten the deal for cancer-fighting drugs

Section: Medical

Tags: American Chemical Society, Cancer, Glucose, University of Florida

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