The first medical topic today: Are as-needed inhaled steroids effective for mild asthma? Yes, two clinical studies from 2019 show that.

The second medical news today: Artificially sweetened drinks are potentially dangerous. Researchers linked them to significantly increased risk of stroke and heart disease in a very large observational study. Please keep in mind: Try to switch from sugary drinks and artificially sweetened drinks to water. However, artificially sweetened drinks should be only a time-limited intermediate in your transition from sugary drinks to water.