Aspartame is "possibly carcinogenic," WHO says. Here's what to know.
The World Health Organization is weighing in on aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in thousands of food and drink products.
The World Health Organization is weighing in on aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in thousands of food and drink products.
Hendriks was diagnosed with stage four non-Hodgkin lymphoma in December, but returned to a Major League mound cancer-free just six months later.
It gives away "Smile Packs" to hospitals across the country. They give pediatric cancer patients fun things like small musical instruments, wall decals to decorate rooms, and reminders to take a moment to sing, dance and smile.
The shortage stems from manufacturing problems, unexpected demand spikes and tight ingredient supplies.
After calls from leaders like U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, the Food and Drug Administration will begin importing cancer treatment drugs that are in short supply. The shortage stems from manufacturing problems, unexpected demand spikes, and tight ingredient supplies.
For one night, White Sox closer Liam Hendriks had all of Major League Baseball cheering for the South Siders, as he made his season debut after beating stage four non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
"I never thought I was going to make it this far," said Alyssa Kelly.
The event was organized by a member whose father was recently diagnosed with cancer.
It's pretty much great news all around for the Sox closer.
The pitcher had his last round of chemotherapy treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma earlier this month.
Hendriks, battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma, made the announcement in an eight-second video shown prior to Chicago's home opener against the San Francisco Giants.
Counselors who wee once campers themselves will guide kids through a weekend of fun and games.
A special camp is kicking off for about 50 kids in north suburban Northbrook. The camp is a place for them to let loose, be themselves and not think about what they share in common: cancer. CBS 2's Noel Brennan had the story.
There was a parade of cars – including the police and fire departments – down Joey's block in his honor Wednesday.
The sales of those shirts helped to raise more than $5,200, which will be donated to the Burdi family.
While Joey Burdi isn't currently able to attend preschool, students honored him by wearing "Joey Strong" tee-shirts for the first time to school and holding a "Joey Strong" rally.
"All cancerous tissue was successfully removed," the president's physician said.
The Ohio train derailment is a "wake-up call" for the reality of vinyl chloride's role in human and environmental health, experts say.
It would be the city's first free-standing cancer facility.
The University of Chicago said it changed the design after getting feedback from patients and South Side residents. This would be the city's first free-standing cancer facility.
Nunez beat his first bout with cancer in 2019, but it returned in 2021, and this time it was terminal.
Rush expects to care for nearly 130,000 patients at the new center over the next four years. That's about a 50% increase.
CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini spent years exposing problems at Sterigenics. He uncovered documents from the Environmental Protection Agency and broke the story of former company whistleblowers.
The Sox closer said he started treatment and is confident he will make a full recovery and be back with the team as soon as possible.
"Black Panther" actor Chadwick Boseman died of colorectal cancer in 2020 at the age of 43.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
They are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns.
A man got out of a sport-utility vehicle with a gun in hand, and demanded the woman's belongings, police said.
Neither team has announced its starting pitcher for the series finale Thursday.
Toronto was held to two hits when the Sox beat them 5-0 Tuesday, but responded with a seven-run, two-out rally in the second inning Wednesday.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
"My position is actually quite clear. My authority is quite clear that this passage of whatever it was has no bearing on my executive authority," Johnson said.
The ordinance would mean dispensaries seeking to open downtown would need approval from the City Council, rather than the Zoning Board of Appeals.
This all comes as homelessness has been on the rise in Chicago, and across Illinois, for years now.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
With more and more such companies popping up, and salespeople showing up on doorsteps, who is making sure they're legitimate?
It also happens that the contractor was on a list specifically provided by the state.
Alderpeople are looking to try to stop rogue towers from making thousands off drivers who thought they were signing their car away to someone they could trust.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
Thursday was Mental Health Action Day and CBS is partnering with MTV to provide grants to local nonprofits that give people the tools to improve their mental health.
So far, there have been eight cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Chicago in 2024 to date.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
They are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns.
Consumers may pay more, or less, for the same items by stocking up just a few miles away.
Earlier this spring, the grocery store Foxtrot Market ordered 600 baseball caps from local apparel and gift shop Alice & Wonder – only to go out of business abruptly soon afterward.
Kadeya has developed a vending machine that dispenses a drink—and then takes a bottle back, cleans it, and can dispense a new one.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
Those auditioning were asked to sing 16 bars a cappella from a contemporary musical theatre song to show their range.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Apple Music named "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" the best album of all time, which is up Marshall Harris' alley. Joe, Irika, Albert, and Marshall share their very favorite albums.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Teenage drivers are at especially high risk for accidents, and a new report identifies vehicles that can help keep young drivers safe.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor. CBS 2's Irika Sargent reports.
The neighbors are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns they say could result from the planned Gas N Wash in Wheeling. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The victim, a 47-year-old man, was stabbed with a knife by a 41-year-old male offender.
They are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
The Field Museum's scientists will try to sequence its DNA to potentially learn more about the genes responsible for its blue eyes.
A man got out of a sport-utility vehicle with a gun in hand, and demanded the woman's belongings, police said.
After learning of the woman's troubled history and other aspects of the case, lawmakers in Springfield spoke out passionately on the Illinois House floor.
Former Supt. Eddie Johnson was adamant that he is not being paid by the company to promote it. He said he just thinks it works.
Plenty of high school seniors are 18 years old, and some are even older.
Maria Roque filed numerous police reports and got a protection order. But the system that was supposed to protect her failed.
Chicago does not resell their guns, but some suburban police departments do to reduce costs.
Neither team has announced its starting pitcher for the series finale Thursday.
Toronto was held to two hits when the Sox beat them 5-0 Tuesday, but responded with a seven-run, two-out rally in the second inning Wednesday.
Swanson had two hits and Hoerner had the walk-off game-winner. Still, the team is battling through recent injures and scuffles at the plate.
Jimenez pulled up limping as he rounded third on a run-scoring play in the fifth inning Tuesday night in Toronto.
Justin Fields is embracing a fresh start in Pittsburgh.
A man got out of a sport-utility vehicle with a gun in hand, and demanded the woman's belongings, police said.
The victim, a 47-year-old man, was stabbed with a knife by a 41-year-old male offender.
Police said the teen, whose name was not released, has been charged with 25 counts of armed robbery with a firearm and two counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking.
The teen had no other choice but to take the bus to get home from school – and in doing so, he was shot in the arm.
Police said two men began fighting with a victim on a northbound train, and one of the men shot him.