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 artificial sweetener aspartame is used in thousands of products, and the FDA says it's "safe for the general population." What do we know about its possible effects on health?
The World Health Organization declared an end to the global COVID-19 emergency, but said countries should not let down their guard.
The origins of COVID-19 are still debated and the focus of bitter political dispute.
In 2021, there were about 9 million measles cases and 128,000 measles deaths worldwide, according to the CDC and WHO.
The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."
The World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an "extraordinary" situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
Over the weekend, the World Health Organization said there was "no evidence" that people who have recovered from COVID-19 cannot get the virus again — though the organization later clarified its statements.
The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the coronavirus outbreak spreading around the globe can now be characterized as a pandemic.
The United States threatened nations in an effort to blunt a World Health Assembly resolution supporting breastfeeding this spring, The New York Times reported Sunday.
Processed meat such as hot dogs and bacon have been classified as carcinogenic to humans by the World Health Organization's cancer agency, according to a report released Monday.
The CDC and WHO claim they are hard at work tracking 100 people that may have come in contact with the deadly MERS virus.
Back in November, Esparza told reporters a plea deal was out of the question.
David Foreman, the "Herbal Pharmacist," visited KCAL9 Wednesday to discuss the dangers of overusing antibiotics.
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani injured his left arm during the seventh inning of Saturday's Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees when he tried to steal second base.
The Dodgers have stormed to a 2-0 lead over the Yankees in the World Series, thanks in large part to a trio of home runs on Saturday.
The strikes risk pushing the archenemies closer to all-out war at a time of spiraling violence across the Middle East, where militant groups backed by Iran are already at war with Israel.
From a heartfelt tribute to Dodger great Fernando Valenzuela to a history-making win to finish it off, the opening game of the 2024 World Series proved to be a one-of-a-kind victory for Los Angeles.
Inside SoFi Stadium, it's a historic battle for bragging rights at the 89th annual East Los Angeles Classic
The Dodgers have stormed to a 2-0 lead over the Yankees in the World Series, thanks in large part to a trio of home runs on Saturday.
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani injured his left arm during the seventh inning of Saturday's Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees when he tried to steal second base.
The strikes risk pushing the archenemies closer to all-out war at a time of spiraling violence across the Middle East, where militant groups backed by Iran are already at war with Israel.
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers will take the field Friday in the 2024 MLB World Series.
From a heartfelt tribute to Dodger great Fernando Valenzuela to a history-making win to finish it off, the opening game of the 2024 World Series proved to be a one-of-a-kind victory for Los Angeles.
The Dodgers have stormed to a 2-0 lead over the Yankees in the World Series, thanks in large part to a trio of home runs on Saturday.
From a heartfelt tribute to Dodger great Fernando Valenzuela to a history-making win to finish it off, the opening game of the 2024 World Series proved to be a one-of-a-kind victory for Los Angeles.
Inside SoFi Stadium, it's a historic battle for bragging rights at the 89th annual East Los Angeles Classic
In a rematch 43 years in the making, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees, 6-3, in Game 1 of the World Series.
In court filings recommending their resentencing, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office described the conduct of the Menendez brothers as "exceptional" in the more than 30 years they have served behind bars for murdering their parents.
Huntington Beach residents have started a petition to remove the city's library review board that recently deemed potty training books inappropriate for children, according to petitioners.
The 58-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The discovery was made behind a single-family home in the 1900 block of Maple Avenue.
Andrew Do will vacate his seat under a plea bargain with federal and local prosecutors.
A bank robber who opened fire on a teller at a Chase bank in Lake Forest and took off with $31,000 is still at large two days after the heist, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy had a split second to act to save a child from an oncoming train.
An Ontario neighborhood staple is set for a major change in the near future, after city leaders okayed a plan that would replace a longtime church with a condominium development.
A former counselor at a Riverside County school pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges for being in possession of child pornography and producing it via secret recordings in court on Wednesday.
The California State University system announced its new pilot program to offer direct admission to thousands of students in Riverside County.
A California man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for abusing foster children he was assigned to care for in his home, including some who had been previously tortured by their parents.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
The 2024 World Series should be another classic, just like every other time the Yankees and Dodgers have met in the fall classic. It's the longest and richest World Series rivalry.
Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk has been charged in a murder-for-hire plot and is now in custody. The FBI said he was arrested Thursday night in South Florida as he attempted to flee the country.
The Crew Dragon splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico a month later than planned, setting a SpaceX endurance record in the process.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Registered voters in California will be weighing in 10 statewide propositions and will select their next U.S. senator in the 2024 election.
In the continued fallout surrounding Los Angeles City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado's anti-police comment during a public forum at Cal State LA last week, it has now been revealed that the person who prompted her response actually works for Kevin de León, whom she's running against for District 14.
A journalism trade publication is reporting that the editorials editor of the Los Angeles Times has resigned.
Student loan payments for people enrolled in the Biden administration's SAVE plan will remain on hold for at least six more months.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
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.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani injured his left arm during the seventh inning of Saturday's Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees when he tried to steal second base.
The Dodgers have stormed to a 2-0 lead over the Yankees in the World Series, thanks in large part to a trio of home runs on Saturday.
In a rematch 43 years in the making, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees, 6-3, in Game 1 of the World Series.
The 2024 World Series should be another classic, just like every other time the Yankees and Dodgers have met in the fall classic. It's the longest and richest World Series rivalry.
With Friday's highly-anticipated matchup between two of MLB's most iconic franchises going head-to-head in the World Series, we take a look at how the Dodgers have fared in the past.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is holding a Thursday afternoon news conference to announce his decision regarding the potential resentencing of the Menendez brothers.
A$AP Rocky is set to go to trial in January on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend and collaborator outside a Hollywood hotel in 2021.
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House" – the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his talented and hilarious relatives.
Lauren Pozen reports from the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, where thousands of people flocked on Saturday for the Día de los Muertos celebrations, which pays respects to family members and loved ones who have passed.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is urging Dodgers fans to celebrate safely with the ongoing World Series, saying that they're also upping patrols in the interest of public safety.
The 41-year-old man who shot and killed a teenager in Long Beach in August was arrested in Las Vegas last week, according to police.
With a fresh approach to nostalgic treats, featuring botanical, minimalist-designed cakes and desserts, The Flouring Cake Shop, envisioned by Chef Heather Wong, emerges as Los Angeles's newest dessert haven. This morning she shows Sheba Turk some of the spooky Halloween themed treats from Flour Cake Shop.
As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sheryl Kurland, founder of the organization "Find Your Fabulosity," explains how her group helps survivors.
The Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest exploded to more than 34,000 acres Tuesday evening, prompting evacuations and road closures.
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California as hot temperatures and dry conditions challenge firefighting crews.
Desert Daze is a music festival that's brought together acts like Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips, Toro y Moi and Wu-Tang Clan since starting in 2012. It's been held in Lake Perris in Riverside County, where festival-goers can jump in the water amid live performances. In 2024, it was canceled for the second year in a row. And it's not clear when the SoCal psych-rock fest will be back.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.