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
We’ve come a long way since the “Radio Nurse.” Back in 1937, the world’s first electronic baby monitor allowed parents to listen in on what was happening in their child’s nursery from another room. Fast-forward nearly a century, and it’s not just about listening anymore. A wave of high-tech baby wearables has flooded the market … Read more
Just think, we may have never gotten the “Oh, oh, oh, Ozempic!” jingle stuck in our heads if it wasn’t for a creepy, bottom-dwelling fish. Dr. Joel Habener of Massachusetts General Hospital unexpectedly discovered GLP-1 in the 1980s while analyzing the pancreatic genes in anglerfish. Habener’s team identified the precursor to GLP-1, a hormone that regulates … Read more
*Gulp* Much to the relief of the needle-shy, the FDA has just approved a second oral GLP-1 drug, following the release of the semaglutide Wegovy pill in January. But this new tablet, from pharma giant Eli Lilly, promises to be even more convenient than its predecessor with similar, if slightly less drastic, weight-trimming results. The … Read more
Federal food authorities said they’re investigating a growing E. Coli outbreak this month tied to Raw Farm, a dairy farm in Fresno commonly described as the country’s largest raw dairy producer. But the company is fighting the claims, saying officials have provided no proof that their products are to blame. The U.S. Food and Drug … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday its approval of a new, higher-dose Wegovy (semaglutide) injection. The 7.2 mg dosage, called Wegovy HD, is intended for weight loss and long-term weight loss maintenance for adult patients. It is triple the previous maximum dose of 2.4 mg. This marks the fourth approval in the FDA’s National … Read more
The weight-loss world is on the brink of a major shake-up. Pharmaceutical companies in India will get the green light this weekend to start selling generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy, with several other countries set to follow in the months ahead. The move is expected to unleash a wave of cheaper alternatives, dramatically widening … Read more
Aldi is recalling a frozen food product from store shelves following a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice citing potential contamination with rodent hair. The recall involves Simply Nature spinach bites sold at Aldi under the “Simply Nature” label, according to the FDA. The product may be contaminated with rodent hair. Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods Inc. voluntarily initiated the … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning about weight loss supplements that contain a toxin that can trigger neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular problems and even death. The agency determined that an additional product labeled as tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) root or Brazil seed has yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) instead of the ingredients on its … Read more
Frito-Lay is pulling select bags of potato chips from store shelves after discovering they may contain an undeclared allergen. The recall covers certain 8-ounce bags of Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips that may have mistakenly included jalapeno-flavored chips containing milk, according to a notice Wednesday from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Those with an allergy or severe … Read more
You’ve heard of the little blue pill. Now, a new documentary is turning the spotlight on the pink one. Men have had pharmaceutical options for erectile dysfunction for decades — Viagra and Cialis are just a few. But a female libido pill has been more elusive. Enter Addyi. Addyi has undergone a few makeovers before … Read more
After getting engaged, the only words journalist Mrinali Dhembla expected to hear were “I do.” Instead, she was told, “You have cancer.” “When I first heard the words, ‘You have cancer,’ I was obviously very shaken because when you’re in your 20s, you just think that a little disturbance in your bowels isn’t a big … Read more
Tens of thousands of gallons of water bottles distributed to several states are being recalled after officials discovered a floating black foreign substance in the product. The recall involved 38,043 gallons of its Meijer Steam Distilled Water, which were sold in 128 fluid-ounce (1 gallon) plastic jugs with red plastic lids and distributed across Illinois, … Read more
Chocolate bars sold across the U.S. are being recalled over fears they may be contaminated with salmonella. Spring & Mulberry, a Raleigh, North Carolina–based company, is pulling certain Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars from shelves after routine testing raised safety concerns, according to a Monday announcement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall involves lot No. 025255 … Read more
At least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder, federal health officials said Wednesday. Superfoods Inc., which makes Live it Up-brand Super Greens powder, recalled products including its original and wild berry flavors with expiration dates of August … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. With weight loss drugs taking the world by storm, more people are exploring adding these medical marvels to their toolkits. Aside from the impressive results, GLP-1s seem to be increasingly … Read more
Talk about a killer body. Across the country, a growing number of patients are turning to injectable fillers made from the dearly departed’s donated fat in order to lift, plump and sculpt their bodies — including for hot-ticket procedures like Brazilian butt lifts (BBL) and breast enhancements. “Many of us in New York City are … Read more
The weight-loss drug market just got more crowded — and a lot less painful. The FDA on Monday approved a daily pill version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, making it the first oral GLP-1 obesity treatment cleared for use without injections. “As the first oral GLP-1 treatment for people living with overweight or obesity, the Wegovy … Read more
Koko Hayashi — a celebrity face yoga instructor whose clients include Kim Kardashian — let her 741,000 TikTok followers watch as she ran a microneedling pen over her red, serum-slicked face. “I think I did too much, so it’s bleeding a little bit,” she lamented as she drew the pen close to the corner of … Read more
It might be time to toss that Hidden Valley Ranch bottle on your fridge’s shelf. The popular salad dressing is just one of thousands that have been recalled across 27 states due to “foreign objects” being found in some of the batches. Although the recall from Ventura Foods was originally put into place on Nov. … Read more