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Eye drop recall in US affects 2.5 million bottles after contamination scare at India manufacturing plant

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Eye drop recall in US affects 2.5 million bottles after contamination scare at India manufacturing plant

Millions of bottles of a popular eye drop medication have been recalled — affecting users nationwide. According to the Food and Drug Administration, some 2,530,182 bottles of Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension eye drops were flagged — due to a “potential presence of a foreign substance.” The manufacturers, Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. are voluntarily recalling the product, produced at … Read more

2 marketing tricks that make supplements seem safer than they are

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2 marketing tricks that make supplements seem safer than they are

Stroll down the supplement aisle and you’ll find no shortage of labels, badges and buzzwords meant to put your mind at ease. Don’t be fooled. The US supplement industry is about as close to the Wild West as you can get.  The Food and Drug Administration estimates there are more than 100,000 vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, … Read more

Blind adults regain vision, read again as first-of-its-kind chip invented by Stanford scientist

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Blind adults regain vision, read again as first-of-its-kind chip invented by Stanford scientist

A revolutionary eye implant invented by a Stanford University scientist is giving some blind adults the ability to read, recognize faces and even create artwork again. The tiny prosthetic implant, called the PRIMA retinal implant system, is smaller than a contact lens and has already helped dozens of patients in European clinical trials regain meaningful … Read more

Luxury $166 shampoo recalled throughout US, Canada over risk of dangerous bacterial infection

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Luxury 6 shampoo recalled throughout US, Canada over risk of dangerous bacterial infection

Rinse, recall, repeat. A luxury shampoo brand has recalled two of its products over concerns that the high-end lather may be contaminated with a potentially dangerous bacterium. A voluntary nationwide recall was announced last week by Kao USA, which manufactures the shampoo through its subsidiary Oribe. The recall was issued after testing found Pluralibacter gergoviae growing inside … Read more

Long-running recall on popular potato chips brands classified at FDA’s highest risk level

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Long-running recall on popular potato chips brands classified at FDA’s highest risk level

The Utz Quality Foods ongoing recall of their potato chips has risen to the highest level of recall, due to Salmonella contamination in a seasoning ingredient.  Utz Quality Foods LLC recalled varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips on April 28, due to a potential contamination linked to milk powder, according to the Food … Read more

Mystery of explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak in the US — as experts try to figure out what’s causing it

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Mystery of explosive diarrhea parasite outbreak in the US — as experts try to figure out what’s causing it

A stomach-churning parasite that causes explosive, watery diarrhea has sickened over 140 people across multiple states — with the highest number of cases in New York. According to the CDC, 145 people ranging in age from 5 to 86 years and from 20 states contracted the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis between May and June 16, with 20 hospitalized. … Read more

Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance found on tablets

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Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance found on tablets

Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a “foreign substance,” according to the US Food and Drug Administration. California-based Amgen, Inc. voluntarily recalled at least 944,142 bottles of Corlanor and Sensipar tablets after “unexpected foreign matter” was found “in the reserve sample of one of the identified lots,” … Read more

First-of-its-kind flu vaccine could be coming as FDA panel weighs historic shot

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First-of-its-kind flu vaccine could be coming as FDA panel weighs historic shot

WASHINGTON — U.S. health advisers are debating a new kind of flu vaccine Thursday, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Moderna is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval of its new shot, dubbed mFlusiva, as an option for people 50 and older. The FDA advisory committee meeting is a step … Read more

The white performance powder we’re watching for at the World Cup — after it caused buzz at NBA Finals

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The white performance powder we’re watching for at the World Cup — after it caused buzz at NBA Finals

It didn’t take long for Knicks fans to get an early surprise in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs. As guard Josh Hart’s name was announced, cameras caught the 31-year-old taking a quick sniff from a small black tube before jogging onto the court. The moment immediately set social media buzzing, with … Read more

Antidepressant taken by millions recalled over possible contamination with cancer-causing chemical

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Antidepressant taken by millions recalled over possible contamination with cancer-causing chemical

A common antidepressant medication taken by millions has been voluntarily recalled by the distributor after high levels of a cancer-causing chemical may have been detected. According to the FDA, nearly 370,000 bottles of Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are being recalled by manufacturer Towa Pharmaceutical and distributor Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. due to levels of N-nitroso-duloxetine that exceeded … Read more

HRT makes you nervous? The non-hormonal menopause treatment that can reduce hot flashes, anxiety and depression

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HRT makes you nervous? The non-hormonal menopause treatment that can reduce hot flashes, anxiety and depression

New evidence shows glowing results for a menopause medication that avoids the risks associated with traditional hormone therapy. “The magnitude of the effect was interesting,” senior author Dr. Pauline M. Maki told The Post. “I didn’t anticipate it, though, because it’s a hard level of symptoms to improve.” Most women going through menopause experience hot … Read more

One person dead — and others hospitalized — in listeria outbreak linked to recalled cheese

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One person dead — and others hospitalized — in listeria outbreak linked to recalled cheese

There’s sour news in the dairy aisle. One person has died and at least eight others have been hospitalized in a listeria outbreak linked to soft cheese, with officials saying the true number of illnesses is likely higher. Federal health authorities are now urging consumers to steer clear of the recalled products, which were sold … Read more

What is bemotrizinol? Popular Korean sunscreen ingredient gets FDA approval

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What is bemotrizinol? Popular Korean sunscreen ingredient gets FDA approval

The FDA signed off on a new ingredient for sunscreen today for the first time in more than two-and-a-half decades. Bemotrizinol, an ingredient used in European and Asian products, met the agency’s standards for protecting from dangerous ultraviolet rays while not being irritating or harmful to skin. The popular ingredient often used in Korean skin products is … Read more

FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

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FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world. The Food and Drug Administration says the ingredient, bemotrizinol, met the agency’s standards for protecting from dangerous ultraviolet rays while … Read more

‘Boner Bears’ chocolate recalled for containing Viagra drug

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‘Boner Bears’ chocolate recalled for containing Viagra drug

The FDA has a bone to pick with a chocolate-flavored sexual enhancement product that’s getting recalled for an active ingredient not declared on the product label. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of sildenafil in a batch of not-so-subtly branded Boner Bears Sex Chocolate. Sildenafil is the active ingredient in the prescription drug Viagra, commonly … Read more

Healthy 26-year-old had penis numbness, orgasm problems from popular drug — even a year and a half after he stopped taking it

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Healthy 26-year-old had penis numbness, orgasm problems from popular drug — even a year and a half after he stopped taking it

Not all medications are medical marvels — some may do more harm than good. A 26-year-old man reported sexual side effects like orgasm troubles after taking a hair loss drug popular among millions of men, according to a new case study. Even after discontinuing it, his symptoms persisted for a year and a half. Finasteride … Read more

Raaw Energy issues recall on dozens of products over listeria fears

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Raaw Energy issues recall on dozens of products over listeria fears

A popular raw dog food brand is expanding a recall of dozens of products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacteria that can sicken both pets and humans, federal officials warned Friday. Raaw Energy’s recall impacts frozen dog food products manufactured between July 17, 2025, and Dec. 23, 2025, … Read more

Soup sold at Whole Foods, Amazon recalled in numerous states: FDA

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Soup sold at Whole Foods, Amazon recalled in numerous states: FDA

Soup’s off the menu — literally. A soup sold at Whole Foods stores across more than a dozen states has been recalled after federal officials discovered it may contain an unexpected (and potentially dangerous) ingredient: shrimp. Kettle Cuisine is recalling 24-ounce cups of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup after the US Food and Drug … Read more

Skin cream sold on Amazon recalled over deadly bacteria risk

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Skin cream sold on Amazon recalled over deadly bacteria risk

It’s enough to make your skin crawl. The FDA is warning consumers about the nationwide recall of a popular eczema cream that could be contaminated with a deadly bacterium. MG217 Multi-symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream is being recalled by Wisconsin-based Pharmacal because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, also known as … Read more

What is Kratom? The drug Brandon Clarke was arrested for possessing

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What is Kratom? The drug Brandon Clarke was arrested for possessing

Just weeks prior to his death, Brandon Clarke was arrested for possession of kratom. The NBA player allegedly had nearly half a pound of it. But what exactly is it? According to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who’s launching a federal crackdown on 7-OH — the synthetic byproduct of the kratom … Read more