[WHO guidance on non-nutritive sweeteners - A critical analysis].

The use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) has gained prominence as an alternative to reduce free sugar consumption, aligning with global efforts to combat the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). By providing sweetness without caloric energy, NSS are viewed as potential tools in addressing diet-related health challenges. However, their long-term effects on health remain contentious, especially within the medical community.

Effect of oral supplementation with whey protein on muscle mass in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Objective: To investigate the overall effect of whey protein supplementation on skeletal muscle mass in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Methods: Systematic review of reports on corporal muscle mass from clinical trials that assessed the use of whey protein supplementation by means of validated techniques in patients with T2DM. PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, LILACS, and SciELO databases were searched up to April 2022.

[Stability of mortality from thyroid cancer in a developing country].

Objective: To establish characteristics and the trend of mortality from thyroid cancer in Colombia.

Material And Methods: This is a study of mortality from thyroid cancer in Colombia using official national mortality databases (1998-2010). Year of death, sex, age and department of residence were analyzed.