What you need to know about aspartame and cancer
This week, the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer reclassified the sugar substitute as "possibly carcinogenic to humans."
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The wonder of repetition in childhood development
Kids love to do things on repeat. The same books read over and over, the same games, the same questions. It can be exhausting for parents, but researchers say repetition is key to childhood learning.
Health officials credit state program for lowering tobacco use among people with mental health challenges
Health officials say initiatives to slow tobacco use in North Carolina are showing positive results.
'I am crying at my salon': Taliban orders Kabul beauty parlors to shut down
All beauty salons in Kabul must close by the end of July. These businesses are one of the few places where women can work and congregate under the Taliban regime.
The FDA approves Opill, the first daily birth control pill without a prescription
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Angela Maske of Advocates for Youth about the FDA's approval of Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill.
The FDA and WHO disagree over whether aspartame is a 'possible carcinogen'
The World Health Organization has designated aspartame as a possible carcinogen. But the FDA disagrees saying the evidence is flawed and artificial sweetener is safe. How much is safe to consume?
They're illegal. So why is it so easy to buy the disposable vapes favored by teens?
The FDA cracked down on the nicotine devices, yet they're stocked on many store shelves. The reason has to do with burgeoning overseas production, lack of clear rules, and lax enforcement.
WHO says aspartame is a 'possible carcinogen.' The FDA disagrees
Moderate consumption of aspartame is OK, scientists say. But heavy consumers may want to reduce their intake. The WHO says aspartame may "possibly" cause cancer. The FDA questions the evidence.
Older athletes find competition and community at the National Senior Games
More than 11,000 athletes from across the U.S. have flocked to Pittsburgh this week to compete in the National Senior Games. The Olympics-style competition celebrates staying active and healthy aging.
FDA approves the first over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill. The daily oral contraceptive, called Opill, will be available without a prescription.