Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) released its official statement this week on the potential health risks of aspartame, with a committee classifying the non-sugar, low-calorie sweetener as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” Many industry experts, however, are speaking out in defense of aspartame, which is commonly used in diet sodas, chewing …

An Iowa ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy was signed into law Friday, forcing clinics to scramble to arrange out-of-state care for many women whose access immediately ended as a judge considered whether to temporarily put a hold on the law. A court hearing took place …

What are the most common STDs? Amid public health funding cuts and clinic closures, the three most common sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise as U.S. infections increase Houston health officials are warning residents of a syphilis outbreak that is responsible for a 128% increase in cases among women.  …

It is possible to end AIDS by 2030 if countries demonstrate the political will to invest in prevention and treatment and adopt non-discriminatory laws, the United Nations said on Thursday. In 2022, an estimated 39 million people around the world were living with HIV, according to UNAIDS, the United Nations …

A provision included in House Bill 33 states that all coaches must complete mental health training before they can apply for or renew their pupil-activity program permit. (iStock) HEAD IN THE GAME – A new Ohio law requires coaches to get mental health training. Here’s why. Continue reading… SUMMER MELTDOWN – Extreme heat …

The Norovirus, a nasty gastrointestinal virus, is preventing smooth sailing for some American travelers, with cases of the highly contagious virus skyrocketing to the highest numbers in the past decade. There have been 13 outbreaks of Norovirus on cruise ships so far this year, according to reports from the U.S. …

The Biden administration released a national response plan Tuesday to address the emerging threat of fentanyl combined with xylazine in the U.S.  The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) plan coordinates a whole-of-government response against the threat.  The drug has been detected in nearly every state in …

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A new law in Ohio, which took effect on July 4, requires school sports coaches to undergo training in student mental health support. Included in …

It’s been shown to detect cancer, pinpoint cavities and answer medical questions — and now, artificial intelligence may help fertility doctors select the ideal embryo for in-vitro fertilization (IVF). With one in every five U.S. adult married women unable to get pregnant after a year of trying, per the Centers …

Americans have transmitted COVID-19 to wild deer hundreds of times, an analysis of thousands of samples collected from the animals suggests, and people have also caught and spread mutated variants from deer at least three times. The analysis published Monday stems from the first year of a multiyear federal effort …