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A massive upsurge in conjunctivitis cases has been recorded in Singapore this year. Compared to 2022, daily recorded cases between January and July 2023 witnessed an alarming 75% rise. Polyclinics noted an average of 63 acute conjunctivitis cases daily, a significant hike from the 36 daily cases reported in the same period last year.

Artificial sweeteners, also known as non-nutritive sweeteners, have long been a point of contention in the medical community. As they continue to replace sugar in various food items, their impact on health has been rigorously studied, giving us a more nuanced understanding of their benefits and potential risks.