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WHO Experts Take Another Look at Aspartame’s Safety
Aspartame continues to have approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a safe product
CDC: Too Many Americans Cannot Access the Cure for Hepatitis C
Some state Medicaid programs and commercial insurers have restrictions that stand in the way of treatment
Once Again, Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Envelops Many American Cities
Between 80 million and 120 million people are affected by this poor air quality
CDC Gives Full Approval to RSV Vaccine for People Over 60
Agency added that it is advising seniors to first consult with their doctors to determine if the vaccine is right for them
Recommendations Updated for Timing of Surgery After COVID-19
Elective surgeries should not be performed within two weeks of SARS-CoV-2 infection
Malaria Cases in Florida, Texas Are First U.S. Spread in 20 Years
United States has had 11 malaria outbreaks since 1992, including one involving eight cases in Palm Beach County in Florida in 2003
New U.S. Report on COVID-19 Origins Refutes Wuhan Lab Leak Theory
Four agencies believe the virus was transferred from animals to humans, and two agencies believe the virus leaked from a lab
State Rankings Presented for Health System Performance
This year's report looked at women's health for the first time and also found pronounced disparities by state in access to prenatal care
7.5 Million ‘Baby Shark’ Bath Toys Recalled Due to Serious Injuries to Children
Child can sit, slip, or fall onto the shark's hard plastic top fin, posing risks of impalement, lacerations, and puncture wounds
FDA Orders Stores to Stop Selling Elf Bar Disposable Vapes
Disposable e-cigarettes are sold in flavors known to appeal to children and teenagers, including bubblegum and cotton candy
