Aspartame may cause cancer, World Health Organization warns. Here's what to know.
Aspartame is found in about 6,000 products worldwide from diet soda to flavored water to yogurt and may cause cancer, WHO said.
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Aspartame is found in about 6,000 products worldwide from diet soda to flavored water to yogurt and may cause cancer, WHO said.
The World Health Organization is weighing in on aspartame, an artificial sweetener used in thousands of food and drink products.
The FDA approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill. This means women and girls can buy contraceptive medication from the same aisle as aspirin and eyedrops.
This week, CBS News Philadelphia covered the flooding in Berks County, the sinkhole in Upper Darby, how the Beyhive rallied behind a Temple grad student who received a kidney transplant, and Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour's first U.S. stop in Philly.
Researchers analyzed more than 1,600 "natural" personal care products and found 94% contained at least one contact allergen.
When a product says it's "all-natural," you might think it's not going to trigger an allergic reaction, but that's not always the case.
If the summer sun and heat is causing your skin to flare up, your wardrobe might need a changeup.
Cytisinicline is a plant-based drug that seems to be effective and well-tolerated.
The Beyhive rallies behind a 29-year-old Temple grad who finally received a kidney but won't be able to see Beyoncé at the Linc.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
A popular new energy drink backed by influencer Logan Paul led one U.S. senator and a Philadelphia doctor to sound the alarm.
About 75% of children consume some caffeine every day, but Prime energy drink contains too much, Dr. Rob Danoff said
The United States has the worst maternal mortality rate of any high-income country in the world. It's especially concerning for Black women.
The United States has the worst maternal mortality rate of any high-income country in the world.
Most dread colonoscopies, but it's the only way to prevent colon cancer.
The new pavilion features 76 private patient rooms, 10 modern surgical suites, a neonatal intensive care unit, and an atrium with new shopping and dining options.
Top Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter is undergoing testing because of discomfort in his right elbow.
Whether you train to fight in the ring, fight for your health or fight fires, J.E.T. Training is the perfect fit.
Whether you train to fight in the ring, fight for your health or fight fires, J.E.T. Training is more than a perfect fit.
Two pet owners established a research fund to study canine cancer at Penn Vet for their beloved dog who has cancer.
U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer's drug for patients with early stages of the disease.
Any pet owner will tell you, they consider them to be a like a son or daughter with fur. Two pet owners established a research fund to study canine cancer at Penn Vet. Stephanie Stahl reports on the family who started the fund.
The mother says the 6-year-old has never had a traditional birthday because she's been too sick having been born with a very rare genetic condition.
Here are some tips on how you can protect yourself and your family from these potentially virus-carrying insects.
Medications can impact your body's ability to reduce heat through evaporation, like sweating, which can lead to heat stroke, doctors warn.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, are proving that when it comes to playoff hockey, you can forget about species loyalty.
Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia is blocked by a crime scene that includes an armored cash truck.
Philadelphia will celebrate baseball and 250 years of American history this summer as the All-Star Game returns to the city.
It's unclear when or even if top Iranian officials will come to Pakistan for peace talks just a day before Trump's latest ultimatum expires.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, are proving that when it comes to playoff hockey, you can forget about species loyalty.
Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia is blocked by a crime scene that includes an armored cash truck.
Philadelphia will celebrate baseball and 250 years of American history this summer as the All-Star Game returns to the city.
It's unclear when or even if top Iranian officials will come to Pakistan for peace talks just a day before Trump's latest ultimatum expires.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, are proving that when it comes to playoff hockey, you can forget about species loyalty.
Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia is blocked by a crime scene that includes an armored cash truck.
Garrett Nicholas, the student hit and killed in Pennsylvania, saved three people and will help dozens of others through organ donation.
Human remains were found in a wooded area near Wissahickon Creek Monday night, Philadelphia police said.
Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan is taking a landlord to court who allegedly demanded rent from tenants and forced them to live in uninhabitable conditions.
The sudden swing of freezing temperatures across the Philadelphia region could impact both backyard plants and commercial crops.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A grand jury indicted Luqmaan Khan, the Wilmington man accused of plotting an attack on the University of Delaware, on a gun charge.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
The penguins at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey, are proving that when it comes to playoff hockey, you can forget about species loyalty.
Philadelphia will celebrate baseball and 250 years of American history this summer as the All-Star Game returns to the city.
Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer for Chicago, and Michael Conforto added a sacrifice fly.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday.
Porter Martone made history Monday night in Game 2 of the Philadelphia Flyers' first-round playoff series vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Haverford High School teacher Leon Smith appeared on "CBS Mornings" to learn he was the 2026 National Teacher of the Year! The AP U.S. history and African American Studies teacher and basketball coach got a surprise from Julius "Dr. J." Erving, a Philadelphia 76ers legend.
After breaking a fundraising record with $10 million in 2025, the Eagles are now gearing up for the 2026 Eagles Autism Challenge. Ryan Hammond, executive director of the Eagles Autism Foundation, joins our Janelle Burrell with a look at what's ahead.
Philadelphia City Council members voiced their concerns over what they're calling a "rushed" vote by the School District of Philadelphia board on its updated facilities plan. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the latest from outside Lankenau High School, one of 17 schools that is slated to close.
The Philadelphia region is feeling chilly weather on Tuesday morning with a freeze warning. Then on Wednesday, temperatures swing upward after we start the morning with some rain showers. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Both PECO and IBEW Local 614 have filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing each other of acting in bad faith during contract talks.