What the cluck. Federal health officials have issued a warning about chicken products due to potentially dangerous mislabeling concerns. The problematic poultry, sold at Kroger stores in nine states, is the subject of a public health alert courtesy of the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The agency issued the alert … Read more
Diners at Outback Steakhouse and other major restaurant chains in California are about to see a permanent shakeup on their menus — and it isn’t a new cut of beef. Starting July 1, the chain will be required to clearly disclose if each menu item contains any of the nation’s nine major food allergens, thanks … Read more
A recall has been issued for nearly 6,000 pounds of a frozen meatloaf and mashed potato product over an undeclared soy allergen, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). North Dakota-based Power Plate Meals, LLC, recalled about 5,795 pounds of its frozen Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes products because of a misbranding … Read more
Earlier this month, an Illinois woman named Lily woke up with a sore on her lip and thought she’d just been chewing it in her sleep. By the time she went to bed that night, her entire lip had ballooned. After going to the hospital, she learned she was actually suffering from a life-threatening complication … Read more
Summer is here, and just as we are shedding layers and welcoming the sunshine, insects are lining up to feast on our flesh. While ticks and the scary diseases they carry are among the most fearsome of warm-weather insects, another tiny pest is making a meal out of mankind in a truly horrifying fashion. Chiggers, … Read more
It’s a shock in the fight against anaphylaxis. Affecting 1 in 13 children in the US, food allergies saw a 50% increase between 1997 and 2011 — a jump due to several factors, including more refined diets, vitamin D deficiencies and the “hygiene hypothesis,” which posits cleaner environments cause the immune system to overreact to certain … Read more
Ignore the itch that begs to be scratched. While rubbing our eyes may seem like a harmless way to relieve itching or dryness, we may want to think twice about the habit, an ophthalmologist warns. The second-nature response could actually bring a range of risks to the sensitive area, from spreading bacteria to more serious … Read more
At 15, Emma Widmar was a healthy athlete in Wisconsin before her body began to unravel. She developed facial swelling, unexplained prolonged menstrual bleeding, fainting spells and food reactions so extreme that she required a feeding tube. She lost 60 pounds. Over a decade, she saw more than 50 specialists, each treating a symptom, but … Read more
The unofficial start of summer arrives this weekend — and ticks are wasting no time crashing the party. Emergency room visits for tick bites jumped more than 25% nationwide in April compared to the same time last year, according to CDC data, with the Northeast getting hit especially hard as the tiny bloodsuckers swarm back … Read more
Spring in NYC is famously fickle — we have to prepare for everything from slushy snow and gloomy rain to gusty wind and even “pollen tsunamis.” Wait, pollen tsunamis? Before you consult your Farmers’ Almanac, a pollen tsunami is a significantly longer and more intense allergy season buoyed by warmer temperatures, rising carbon dioxide levels … Read more
Six years after the “Benadryl challenge” first appeared on TikTok, doctors are once again warning parents and teens about the deadly phenomenon re-emerging on social media. The challenge provokes people to purposely take too much Benadryl and fight the drowsy side effects that come with it, which will produce a high. Benadryl contains the active … Read more
Genius anxiety hack or just a hack that should be sacked? Some 19% of adults have an anxiety disorder, with Gen Zers notably packing panic pouches to calm themselves down. Those struggling with anxiety are reaching for any relief they can find — even if it means testing their own solutions. An over-the-counter one-two punch … Read more
Have sneezing fits finally met their matcha? With a particularly spicy allergy season brewing, people are looking for effective ways to control their symptoms. They might soon be swapping their visits to the pharmacist for stops at the neighborhood cafe. Matcha, the thousand-year-old grass-hued Japanese tea beloved by wellness influencers, could hold the secret to … Read more
This kind of “sick time” is no work perk. Since the term was coined in the early 1980s by the World Health Organization, “sick building syndrome” (SBS) has been used to describe the array of irritating symptoms some people feel when inside certain buildings, from headaches and fatigue to nausea and brain fog. It’s a … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m an ophthalmologist, a physician who specializes in medical and surgical eye care, and I’m hoping you can help me debunk a common myth about eye health. Many assume eye disease happens only to older adults. While age does increase the risk of developing certain vision-threatening diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma … Read more
Back away from the broom. New research suggests that bringing more grime into your home might actually help your kids’ asthma and allergies, especially if you live in the city. But it’s not just any dust or dirt — you’ll have to venture into the great outdoors for this one. Kids exposed to a wider … Read more
We’re gonna need a stronger pill. Each year, the seasonal allergy warnings grow louder — as does the chorus of sniffling, sneezing and hacking. You can blame warmer temperatures, which “extend the duration of the pollen season,” and pollutants in the air that “can increase the potency of pollen allergens,” NYU Langone allergist Dr. Stephanie … Read more
Flu and COVID and allergies, oh my! With a record-breaking flu season still underway — and spring allergies just around the corner — you may find your medicine cabinet packed to the brim with painkillers and decongestants. But a new treatment in development could be a game-changer when it comes to universal protection against a … Read more
The future is alive in Las Vegas. The world’s biggest annual tech trade show took over Sin City this week, with innovators from around the globe debuting groundbreaking gadgets set to shape the years ahead. The Post got a front-row seat, scouring thousands of booths at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to find the most … Read more
If you’re not careful, combating dry winter air could put a whole new problem on your plate this winter. When temperatures drop and cold and flu season kicks in, many turn to humidifiers to soothe symptoms like sore throats, chapped lips and sinus dryness. Humidifiers also offer relief to those suffering from chronic conditions like … Read more