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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’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
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
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
A popular potato chip brand has issued a voluntary recall after a potential Salmonella risk. Utz Quality Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands Inc, recalled some varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips due to a potential contamination linked to milk powder. The impact chips have seasoning that contained dry milk powder … Read more
Batches of baby formula have been recalled due to possible health risks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice on Saturday, May 2, that the a2 Milk Company has voluntarily recalled three batches of its a2 Platinum Premium USA 0-12 months tins. The presence of the toxin cereulide was found during product testing … Read more
Matthew Georgio was having trouble in school. “He wasn’t listening,” his mother, Melissa, told The Post. “Teachers were saying, ‘Look, he’s a smart kid, he’s just not paying attention in class.’” What first seemed like defiance had a far more troubling explanation — the young Australian simply couldn’t hear. Melissa Georgio’s son, Matthew (left), saw … Read more
A mind-bending hallucinogen is moving out of the counterculture and into the clinic. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday greenlit the first-ever human clinical trial of an ibogaine derivative in the US, opening the door to testing the psychedelic drug as a potential treatment for alcohol-use disorder. The move comes just days after President … Read more
You might like the sound of this news. In a landmark move, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first gene therapy for a rare, inherited form of hearing loss. And while these treatments often come with million-dollar price tags, Regeneron — the maker of Otarmeni — said it will be free for … Read more
Lunch ladies are getting a MAHA makeover. The Food and Drug Administration’s $17 million pilot program aimed at helping schools serve MAHA-approved meals to students is up and running — and already reportedly seeing results. FDA Administrator Marty Makary told The Post that nationwide, up to 70% of children’s diets now come from ultra-processed foods, … Read more
They’re the small molecules with the big buzz. You couldn’t live without peptides, which regulate essential functions such as metabolism, tissue repair and immune response. The body naturally produces thousands of them, like collagen and oxytocin, while some are sold as synthetic compounds, like Ozempic and aspartame. And since 2023, 19 of the manmade ones … Read more