A 28-year-old man has revealed a harrowing nine-month struggle with a popular hair loss drug, describing how his life turned upside down once he stopped taking it. Speaking on the podcast “Moral Medicine,” a man who goes by Chirag said he was living the good life before he started popping finasteride in June 2023 to … Read more
There are some bad apples out there – and they may be in your pantry. Martinelli’s, famous for its glass-bottled apple juices, has begun recalling certain products, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall pertains to certain four-packs of Martinelli’s 10-ounce round glass apple juice bottles sold across 28 states. The recall was sparked … Read more
The government is really milking its resources. A leaked memo from the Food and Drug Administration announced a policy change that some believe could harm milk consumers. Following the recent revelation that the FDA has halted its quality assurance testing on Grade A dairy products, consumers are concerned about which brands of milk are safe … Read more
The FDA issued a public alert on Tuesday concerning generic versions of a widely-used hair loss drug that is frequently distributed by popular telehealth brands like Hims and Keeps. The agency cited 32 reports of adverse events that involved compounded topical finasteride products, which are “potentially putting consumers at risk.” These events include “erectile dysfunction, … Read more
The dye is cast. Eight harmful petroleum-based synthetic dyes will soon be phased out of the American food supply, according to plans unveiled Tuesday by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary. Over the coming months, the FDA will revoke authorization for two synthetic … Read more
The hateful eight? The US Food and Drug Administration announced a plan Tuesday to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from America’s food supply in the coming months. “Food dye is just a no-brainer. Nobody wants to eat petroleum. Everybody knows there’s enough science out there that we know it’s terrible for you. It … Read more
A New York company is recalling some packages of its mushrooms because of possible listeria contamination. Harvest NYC Inc. issued a recall of 200-gram packages of the Enoki Mushroom on Wednesday and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall on Friday. The mushroom packages are being recalled “because they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, an organism … Read more
Lizard venom has played a crucial part in helping humans take a bite out of diabetes and obesity. The Gila monster is a large, magnificent, and venomous desert-dwelling reptile found throughout the southwestern US and Mexico. A toxic bite from the Gila can cause searing pain, loss of consciousness, and in rare cases, death. However, … Read more
As counterfeit Ozempic circulates in the US, the Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to Americans. In an April 14 announcement, the FDA stated that Novo Nordisk — manufacturer of Ozempic and Wegovy — notified the agency that “several hundred units of counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) injection 1 mg” were in the US drug supply chain. … Read more
In a speech broadcast to the Food and Drug Administration’s Maryland campus on Friday morning, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduced himself as the nation’s health secretary with a meandering speech touching on everything from birds of prey to pollution in Lake Erie to the C.I.A. Mr. Kennedy told the agency staff members, in the throes … Read more
An Ohio-based nut company is recalling over 140 cases of honey-roasted peanuts due to the possible presence of an allergen. According to a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) notice, the Trophy Nut Company is recalling 143 cases of its Heinen’s brand 8.25-ounce cans of honey-roasted peanuts because the containers may contain cashews. The nuts were distributed in … Read more
This little pill — taken by adults and children alike — might just be a prescription for heart disease. Dr. Evan Levine is an experienced cardiologist in Scarsdale, New York, who also runs a very popular TikTok channel, where he gets real about everything from heart attacks and health care quacks to the truth about your … Read more
Federal inspectors announced the recall of about 22,672 pounds of Johnsonville cheddar bratwurst shipped to 10 states after hard plastic was reportedly found in the product by consumers. Johnsonville, based in Momence, Illinois, produced the meats on Feb. 5, 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Specifically, 19-ounce, sealed tray packages … Read more
Two types of Texas Pete hot sauces have been recalled in 10 states due to issues connected to bottling and labeling, the T.W. Garner Food Company announced. The company is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. T.W. Garner issued the recall for certain bottles of its Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce and Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero … Read more
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced wide-ranging cutbacks at federal health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, that would eliminate duplicative services and paper pushers. But in interviews with more than a dozen current and former F.D.A. staff members, a different picture emerged of the far-reaching effects of the layoffs that would ultimately … Read more
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — Call it Tea-L-C. Green tea is rich in antioxidants, especially catechins like EGCG, which can reduce the risk of chronic diseases by helping to protect against cellular damage. Naturopathic doctor Sogol Ash, 31, calls green tea “one of the most underlooked factors in longevity — it’s easy, and it’s cheap, and … Read more
Hundreds of federal health workers, including doctors in senior leadership positions, began hearing early Tuesday morning that they are losing their jobs, part of a vast restructuring that will winnow down the agencies charged with regulating food and drugs, protecting Americans from disease and researching new treatments and cures. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official, Dr. Peter Marks, abruptly resigned Friday, saying in a searing letter that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s aggressive stance on vaccines was irresponsible and posed a danger to the public. “It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the secretary, but rather … Read more
Pouches of Aldi’s Happy Farms shredded Colby Jack cheese have been recalled in four states over concerns they contained metal fragments. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the Class II recall, which affects approximately 4,800 bags of cheese. The affected products were sold in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The “best by” dates on the packages are July … Read more
A rare scare. A “Hot Ones” hot sauce featured on the show’s recent episode with Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco has been recalled by the FDA for potential plastic contamination. However, the celebrity couple were not served hot sauce from any bottles affected by the recall during their appearance on the popular YouTube show, a … Read more