Be Well: Common Artificial Sweetener Aspartame Could Be Carcinogenic

Research has found that artificial sweetener aspartame is a potentially a carcinogenic ingredient. The sweetener is found in a variety of everyday items ranging from diet beverages to chewing gum. Dr. Deena Gupta-Adimoolam, primary care physician, joined Cheddar News to talk about the health ramifications of consuming aspartame.

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Plastic-Free July is being observed to highlight the use of plastic and its effects. Cheddar News' Michelle Castillo gave up using single-use plastic for the day and spoke with Kathyrn Kellogg, founder of Going Zero Waste, to get her take.

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Air Quality Alerts in Several States Due to Canada Fires

Wildfires burning in Canada continue to bring smoke south into the U.S with air quality alerts in effect across the Midwest and upper Great Lakes.

Air Quality Alerts in Several States Due to Canada Wildfires

Air Quality Alerts in Several States Due to Canada Wildfires

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