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Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe?

Tags: artificial sweeteners, aspartame, FDA, phenylketonuria PKU

The FDA has approved the non-nutritive artificial sweeteners sucralose (Splenda®), aspartame (Equal®, NutraSweet®, Sugar Twin®) and saccharin (Sweet 'n Low®) for safety, based on scientific evidence.

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Omega-3s Linked to Better Memory Later in Life

Tags: brain health, memory, memory loss, nutrition, omega-3

A new study shows that eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like those in the Mediterranean diet, may help preserve memory and thinking abilities later in life.

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The ‘Cinnamon Challenge’ Is a Dangerous Game

Tags: child safety, choking, growing pains of parenting

The “cinnamon challenge” sounds innocent. But the competitive eating fad popular with kids can cause them to choke or damage their throat, airway and lungs.

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Keeping Patients Warm and Safe During Surgery

Tags: Catalyst, hypothermia, patient safety, surgery

Even a mild drop in body temperature can be dangerous for surgical patients. Research determined why it’s important for a surgical team to prevent a patient from becoming too cold while under anesthesia.

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Stress Less and Be Happier Every Day (Slideshow)

Tags: stress

Don’t worry, be happy? Yeah, right. Easy to say. But if you look for the joy in everyday life, the road to happiness could be a lot easier to navigate. Here are some tips to help you along.

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Happy Brains and Dreamy Foods (Slideshow)

Tags: health hub tips, slideshow, stress

What food is bad for thought? Which three foods get you the best sleep? Why should you pay attention to your poop? Health Hub Tips has the surprising answers to these questions and more.

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Bad Reactions to Temporary Henna Tattoos

Tags: skin care, skin infection, tattoo

Temporary tattoos, including henna tattoos, may seem like a good idea, but they’re far from risk-free. The black henna ink contained in many of these tattoos can cause serious allergic skin reactions.

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Running for ‘Mom’ and Alzheimer’s Research

Tags: Alzheimer’s disease, Catalyst, dementia

In memory of her mother who struggled with Alzheimer’s disease, a runner competes in an ultra marathon: a 100-mile race to raise money for Alzheimer’s research.

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Soda Secrets and Contagious Frogs (Slideshow)

Tags: health tips

What are the hazards of one soda a day? How can you catch salmonella from a pet frog? Health Hub Tips has the surprising answers to these questions and more.

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Patients First: Innovation Is Top Priority (Video)

Tags: innovation

Bloomberg talks with Delos M. Cosgrove, MD, about how Cleveland Clinic's unique leadership, commitment to unconventional thinking and the willingness to change help keep patients first and continue to make Cleveland Clinic No.1.