Nothing is safe, folks, not even toothpaste. A recent study suggests that a low-calorie sweetener found in hundreds of popular snacks, toothpaste and gum may raise the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Low-calorie sugar substitute xylitol was initially hailed as a healthy alternative because the sugar alcohol exists naturally, in small amounts, in … Read more
Two Alzheimer’s sufferers are publicly claiming to have beaten back the deadly disease — merely by adopting simple but strict changes in lifestyle. A new CNN documentary, “The Last Alzheimer’s Patient,” features Cici Zerbe, who reported feeling “much better” after switching to a plant-based diet and adopting a serious exercise and wellness routine. Zerbe, who … Read more
Dr. Richard Scolyer has made international headlines for doing something doctors thought would be impossible: he has survived a deadly cancer. The doctor, who himself is a pathologist who has helped pioneer melanoma treatments, tried a first-of-its-kind combination of immunotherapy drugs prior to surgery in a revolutionary new approach. Scolyer was diagnosed with a type … Read more
Many cat owners are rejoicing at the news that a drug used to treat an otherwise fatal illness for cats will be available in the United States as of June 1. “Stokes Pharmacy has formed an exclusive partnership with the Bova Group to offer a U.S.-made compounded oral treatment for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP),” according to a … Read more
If you want your health to be shipshape this summer — you should be aware of the dangerous germs you could be exposed to at the beach. As oceans begin heating up during the summer months, the water can become a breeding ground for an array of nasty diseases. Last week, a South Carolina man … Read more
On Thursday, OJ Simpson, 76, lost his battle with cancer. Although the former football star became infamous for the murder trial he faced in the 1990s, in recent years, he had been photographed looking frail or walking with a cane. In February, it was reported that Simpson had prostate cancer. Although his family has not … Read more
Some hand sanitizer and aloe gel products are being recalled for containing methanol, which can be toxic when applied to the skin or ingested, according to the notice from the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA announced on April 5 that 40 lots of Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel Alcohol 80% and Aruba Aloe Alcoholada … Read more
It was Jan. 18, 2011, in Phoenix, Ariz., and Peter Forcelli, a special agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), picked up a 911 call about a robbery in progress. When he arrived at the scene, it was obvious something horrible had happened. “As we stepped through the doorway, the tang … Read more
Time-restricted eating, a common weight-loss strategy often known as intermittent fasting, has been linked to a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular death. In a study published by the American Heart Association (AHA), a group of 20,000 adults who followed an eight-hour time-restricted eating schedule were found to have a 91% higher risk of dying from heart disease compared to … Read more
A parasite that can potentially kill dogs has been discovered for the first time in the Colorado River in Southern California, a study from University of California, Riverside said. The parasite is called Heterobilharzia americana, which is a flatworm more commonly known as a liver fluke. It had previously mainly been found in Texas and other Gulf states, has now … Read more
This will put a bad taste in your mouth. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that, from 2015 to 2020, 214 enteric disease outbreaks — caused by pathogens including E. coli, campylobacter or shigella — and more than 2,000 cases of illness were associated with drinking water, 80% of which were linked … Read more
A miracle UK baby who was born four months early, weighing the same as a loaf of bread, has beaten incredible odds to celebrate his first birthday. Arley-James Hughes was so small that he had to be kept in a “sandwich bag” shortly after birth to mimic being inside his mom’s womb. Entering the world … Read more
A range of dairy products — including ricotta cheese sold at Whole Foods — have been recalled in connection with a fatal listeria outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration has revealed. The manufacturer, Rizo-López Foods, is voluntarily calling back a variety of cheeses, yogurts, and sour creams in the wake of two deaths and 23 hospitalizations … Read more
A dire situation continues to unfold in California as a deadly atmospheric river storm slams the state with torrential rain, destructive wind gusts and catastrophic flash flooding. Southern California, including downtown Los Angeles, was in the bull’s-eye where forecasters believe the risk of flooding is highest. NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center (WPC) placed about 14 million … Read more
A Brazilian man named Magno Sergio Gomes tragically died after ingesting a poisonous pufferfish that packs enough venom to kill 30 humans. “Magno had never cleaned pufferfish before,” the deceased’s sister Myrian Gomes Lopes told Newsflash of the tragic accident, which occurred over the weekend in Aracruz, Espirito Santa, Newsflash reported. An unnamed friend had … Read more
The verdict is in. Judge Judy Sheindlin and her husband, Jerry Sheindlin, have kept their 46-year marriage alive by doing two simple things. “You don’t spend 24 hours together,” Judy, 81, recently told E! News. “Because that’s deadly.” The courtroom TV star also stressed that partners should make sure that their partners still find them … Read more
Rihanna’s song “We Found Love” could be about the film “Love Lies Blooding,” for there are few places more hopeless than the sleazy desert setting of Kristen Stewart’s twisted romance. The A24 movie premiered Saturday night at Sundance, which is the perfect launching spot for the grungy story of two lesbians who meet during a … Read more
Sorry, kale. Raw milk — straight from the cow, sheep, or goat — is enjoying widespread popularity of late, but some health experts are warning loudly against pouring yourself a glass. Pasteurization of animal milk has been widely adopted as a basic public health measure — the fresh stuff is heated up to high temperatures in … Read more
Taylor Swift felt bad blood toward 2024 Golden Globe Awards host, Jo Koy. Swift, 34, went without her NFL player beau, Travis Kelce, to attend the 81st Golden Globe Awards solo. During the ceremony, the Golden Globes host, comedian Jo Koy, called out the NFL’s outsized interest in Swift when he quipped onstage, “The big difference … Read more
You need-le to hear this. Intravenous, or IV drip treatments to boost wellness and cure hangovers — favored by celebs like Chrissy Teigen, Lorde and Miley Cyrus — have skyrocketed in popularity during the last decade. But now, infectious disease experts and ER doctors are warning of an increase in severe infections and other injuries connected to the trendy … Read more