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Many cultures integrate hot peppers into traditional dishes. AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan, File

October 10, 2023

Spicy food might burn in the moment, but it likely won’t harm your health in the long term

Paul D. Terry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

After a 14-year-old died doing a viral spicy chip challenge, many parents have called for more awareness about the risks of these challenges.

Ayurveda is one form of traditional medicine that can integrate aromatherapy. It’s popular in South Asia. Microgen Images/Science Photo Library

September 6, 2023

Traditional medicine provides health care to many around the globe – the WHO is trying to make it safer and more standardized

Ling Zhao, University of Tennessee and Paul D. Terry, University of Tennessee

More people are seeking out traditional forms of medicine, from acupuncture to herbal medicines. The WHO is working to develop standards to make these healing practices implementable on a wide scale.

Research on possible links between aspartame consumption and cancer is ongoing and far from conclusive. celsopupo/iStock via Getty Images Plus

July 21, 2023

WHO expert cancer group states that the sweetener aspartame is a possible carcinogen, but evidence is limited – 6 questions answered

Paul D. Terry, University of Tennessee; Jiangang Chen, University of Tennessee, and Ling Zhao, University of Tennessee

An expert panel found a potential association with liver cancer, but too little research exists to assume a causal connection. For now, the WHO left current consumption guidelines unchanged.

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