Artificial sweeteners linked to breast and obesity cancers in new study

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said artificial sweeteners are not harmful within daily limits.

The new study suggests a link between artificial sweeteners and cancer (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Some artificial sweeteners may not be a good alternative to sugar and could push up the risk of cancer, scientists have suggested.

Experts from the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research, and Sorbonne Paris Nord University, analysed data and suggested a potential increased risk for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.