Welcome to ToxiCast™, a free toxicology podcasting community. ToxiCast™ will present a series of podcasts featuring conversations on the latest research in toxicology selected from Informa Healthcare's books and peer-reviewed journals. In each segment, you will hear leading toxicologists discussing their research in toxicology and their innovations in addressing the adverse effects of chemical, physical, and biological agents on living organisms. Subscribe for free to ToxiCast™and you will automatically receive updates of each monthly installment that you can listen to directly on your computer or personal media player.
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Aspartame: Toxicology and Artificial Food and Beverage Sweeteners
Podcast Interview with Dr. Bernadene Magnuson
Aspartame, the sweetener marketed under various names such as NutraSweet and Equal, is an ingredient found in over 6,000 food and beverage products sold in over 90 countries worldwide. It’s commonly found in diet soft drinks and in a variety of products from vitamin supplements to chewing gum. Aspartame has recently been the subject of controversy due to alleged health concerns, with studies linking it to causing everything from headaches to brain tumors.
Clinical Toxicology
Listen to Clinical Toxicology’s editor-in-chief, Dr. Michael McGuigan, discuss topics covered in Informa Healthcare’s leading clinical research journal on medical toxicology.