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.
The World Health Organization declared an end to the global COVID-19 emergency, but said countries should not let down their guard.
A team of international scientists tasked with understanding how the coronavirus pandemic began released their first report on Thursday, saying that all hypothesis remain on the table, including a possible laboratory incident.
A monkeypox outbreak continues to grow in countries where the virus isn't normally found, putting global health officials on high alert.
The World Health Organization has received reports of 257 confirmed monkeypox cases and about 120 suspected cases in 23 nations where the virus is not endemic as of Thursday, it said in a Sunday update.
As global health leaders investigate an unusual outbreak of monkeypox across more than a dozen countries, discussions in the United States have turned to vaccination against the disease -- and certain people exposed to the virus could be offered a vaccine.
An extremely rare disease called monkeypox, a much less severe cousin of smallpox, is spreading around the world. More than 250 cases have been reported in at least 16 countries.
The United States has reopened its borders to vaccinated international travelers, ending a 20-month travel ban at the same moment Europe is battling a surge of COVID-19 cases that has pushed the continent back into the epicenter of the pandemic.
More than 29 million cases have been reported in the US since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic one year ago today.
Coronavirus vaccines will provide some light at the end of the tunnel, but they alone won't mean an end to Covid-19, one leading health official said Friday.
While we're all cooped up during the pandemic, the World Health Organization wants you to exercise.
Not sure how to wear or clean the masks? We answer those questions under the mask-making instructions.
The number of people worldwide who die from suicide is declining but one person still kills themselves every 40 seconds, according to new figures from the World Health Organization, which said countries needed to do more to stop these preventable deaths.
More than one million new cases of four sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are contracted every day, according to figures released Thursday by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Burnout is now a legitimate medical diagnosis, according to the World Health Organization's handbook.
There's no effective treatment for dementia, which affects 50 million people worldwide, but the World Health Organization says there's much can be done to delay or slow the onset and progression of the disease.
Playing video games excessively will soon be named a mental health disorder by the World Health Organization.
The mystery surrounding the death of 25-year-old Baltimore resident Freddie Gray led to riots and protests that spread across the nation.
There's a new warning about eating processed meat. The World Health Organization says it can cause cancer, and they also say eating red meat probably does, too.
A World Health Organization official says there could be up to 10,000 new cases of Ebola per week within two months.
The CDC and WHO claim they are hard at work tracking 100 people that may have come in contact with the deadly MERS virus.
A medical breakthrough could save millions of lives. A child born HIV positive is now cured, and Hopkins doctors are behind the research.
It wasn't clear last week how much Vignarajah would have to return due to the wording of Baltimore's public financing law,
Craig Kimbrel was still in position to secure his ninth save of the season for the Baltimore Orioles and 426th of his career after he threw a fastball down the middle to Eddie Rosario.
The botched rollout of the new FAFSA form has resulted in a significant drop in completion rates, leaving many students uncertain about their college plans and financial aid.
Today is an Alert Day for the threat of evening storms.
The suspect's girlfriend reportedly told investigators he showed up at her house and told her he had done something to "three gringos."
Pro-Palestinian protesters were told to pack up their encampment at Johns Hopkins University by Wednesday evening or risk discipline.
Rain chances to start Thursday with a late day threat for a few storms.
It wasn't clear last week how much Vignarajah would have to return due to the wording of Baltimore's public financing law,
Now that recovery efforts are finished at the site of the Key Bridge collapse, the focus is on clearing the main shipping channel into the Port of Baltimore.
Craig Kimbrel was still in position to secure his ninth save of the season for the Baltimore Orioles and 426th of his career after he threw a fastball down the middle to Eddie Rosario.
It wasn't clear last week how much Vignarajah would have to return due to the wording of Baltimore's public financing law,
The botched rollout of the new FAFSA form has resulted in a significant drop in completion rates, leaving many students uncertain about their college plans and financial aid.
Engineers are rigging explosives to refloat the Dali, a cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River since March when it crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
In the five-page letter to President Biden, the NAACP detailed how it believes Mosby was unfairly targeted and unjustly convicted for perjury and mortgage fraud.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
WJZ at 9 was joined by Veronica Del Cerro and Paul Deo Jr. to talk about the premiere of The Importance of Being Earnest at Baltimore Center Stage
Dr. Julie Shiner, Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at Erickson Senior Living.
This colorful tradition is coming back May 11
The Baltimore County Police Department joined WJZ to talk about their first screening of the award-winning documentary PTSD911
Nana Baltimore has a new restaurant with delicious Mexican food.
Craig Kimbrel was still in position to secure his ninth save of the season for the Baltimore Orioles and 426th of his career after he threw a fastball down the middle to Eddie Rosario.
Jorge Mateo drove in the go-ahead run with a 12th-inning single, and the Baltimore Orioles survived another shaky outing by closer Craig Kimbrel to beat the Washington Nationals 7-6.
Baltimore Ravens fans will soon know which teams we'll play when. The entire NFL schedule will be released at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15.
Johns Hopkins practiced on Wednesday, getting ready for Friday's match against Fairfield at Yale.
The Baltimore Orioles were limited to three base hits in their 3-0 loss Tuesday evening at the Washington Nationals.
It wasn't clear last week how much Vignarajah would have to return due to the wording of Baltimore's public financing law,
Stormy Daniels' rapid-fire and sensational testimony in Donald Trump's criminal trial continued for a second day Thursday.
In the five-page letter to President Biden, the NAACP detailed how it believes Mosby was unfairly targeted and unjustly convicted for perjury and mortgage fraud.
Dozens of community members attended the event at St. Frances Academy.
The Supreme Court is set to issue decisions in the coming weeks in more than a dozen cases involving issues like abortion, guns and sweeping immunity for former President Donald Trump.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
Right now, it appears the best chance for severe storms will be south of Baltimore across far southern Maryland and the Lower Eastern Shore.
Today is an Alert Day for the threat of evening storms.
Stormy Thursday prompts WJZ Alert Day
ALERT DAY issued Thursday for possibility of severe storms
Derek Beasley has your Tuesday night forecast (5/7/2024)
WJZ at 9 was joined by Veronica Del Cerro and Paul Deo Jr. to talk about the premiere of The Importance of Being Earnest at Baltimore Center Stage
Dr. Julie Shiner, Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at Erickson Senior Living.
The latest weather and top stories from WJZ
Right now, it appears the best chance for severe storms will be south of Baltimore across far southern Maryland and the Lower Eastern Shore.
As high school seniors eagerly plan for their college futures, many find themselves facing a daunting barrier—the FAFSA form. Amidst a nationwide decline in FAFSA completion rates, Maryland's students are feeling the impact. The botched rollout of the new FAFSA form has resulted in a significant drop in completion rates, leaving many students uncertain about their college plans and financial aid. Students can still complete the FAFSA application online, with the priority deadline approaching on May 15th and the final deadline on June 1st.