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FDA issues urgent warning about weight loss supplements that contain a potentially deadly toxin

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FDA issues urgent warning about weight loss supplements that contain a potentially deadly toxin

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 recalls Miss Vickie’s chips over potentially ‘life-threatening’ allergen risk

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Frito-Lay recalls Miss Vickie’s chips over potentially ‘life-threatening’ allergen risk

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

The battle to get ‘female Viagra’ to market — and how ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ played a role

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The battle to get ‘female Viagra’ to market — and how ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ played a role

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

Exclusive | I was diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer at 26 — a new therapy wiped it out in 4 months

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Exclusive | I was diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer at 26 — a new therapy wiped it out in 4 months

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

More than 38,000 gallons of bottled water recalled from ‘foreign substance’

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More than 38,000 gallons of bottled water recalled from ‘foreign substance’

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 pulled from shelves nationwide over salmonella concerns

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Chocolate bars pulled from shelves nationwide over salmonella concerns

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

Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

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Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

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

What is a GLP-1 drug and how does it work? What to know, how to get it

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What is a GLP-1 drug and how does it work? What to know, how to get it

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

People are getting BBLs and breast implants from donated cadavers: ‘It’s off-the-shelf-fat’

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People are getting BBLs and breast implants from donated cadavers: ‘It’s off-the-shelf-fat’

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

FDA approves new daily Wegovy pill — and it’ll be available way sooner than you think

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FDA approves new daily Wegovy pill — and it’ll be available way sooner than you think

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

This popular DIY skincare tool can scar you for life, experts warn — and it won’t give a ‘real’ collagen boost either

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This popular DIY skincare tool can scar you for life, experts warn — and it won’t give a ‘real’ collagen boost either

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

Hidden Valley Ranch part of massive FDA salad dressing recall

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Hidden Valley Ranch part of massive FDA salad dressing recall

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

Exclusive | Menopause can send sex drives down the toilet — this treatment’s helping women get their groove back and even saving marriages

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Exclusive | Menopause can send sex drives down the toilet — this treatment’s helping women get their groove back and even saving marriages

Without testosterone, Shannon Gonzalez insists she’d probably be divorced. In 2021, her hair was falling out — and her libido was “in the toilet.” She had recently entered medically induced menopause, which unleashed a torrent of symptoms that rocked her career, strained her marriage and shook her sense of self. “Who is this person? I … Read more

FDA panel recommends testosterone therapy be more accessible to men, knocks ‘outdated’ restrictions

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FDA panel recommends testosterone therapy be more accessible to men, knocks ‘outdated’ restrictions

This is T-rrific news for some men. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) has been historically difficult to get because it requires proof of consistently low testosterone levels along with symptoms like fatigue, low libido or erectile dysfunction that’s not just from aging. Now, a US Food and Drug Administration panel is recommending loosening testosterone restrictions by declassifying these … Read more

Viagra goes pink (finally!): First-of-its-kind cream promises to jump-start desire in women

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Viagra goes pink (finally!): First-of-its-kind cream promises to jump-start desire in women

For nearly three decades, Viagra has helped men rise to the occasion. The little blue pill increases blood flow to the penis, making it easier to get and keep erections. But women have been left out in the cold, with no real pharmaceutical fix for low libido — until now. In a sultry twist, Viagra’s … Read more

What is stem cell therapy? Kylie Jenner reveals treatment for chronic back pain she had to fly to Mexico for

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What is stem cell therapy? Kylie Jenner reveals treatment for chronic back pain she had to fly to Mexico for

Kylie Jenner is the latest A-lister hopping on the stem cell therapy bandwagon. The 28-year-old mom of two revealed that she recently underwent the procedure in the hopes of easing the “bad chronic back pain” that’s plagued her for three years, since giving birth to son Aire. “Nothing I tried seemed to help,” Kylie wrote … Read more

‘Major breakthrough’ blood test can find dementia risk before symptoms even start

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‘Major breakthrough’ blood test can find dementia risk before symptoms even start

There’s new progress in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease. About 1 in 9 US seniors has Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, which slowly impairs memory, thinking skills and the ability to perform even basic tasks. There is no single, easy test to diagnose Alzheimer’s, but a new review of 18 scientific studies confirms … Read more

Next-level Ozempic is coming — inside the new era of weight-loss drugs about to drop

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Next-level Ozempic is coming — inside the new era of weight-loss drugs about to drop

Blockbuster weight-loss shots are undergoing a major makeover. Drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy have already taken the US by storm — with the number of Americans using them to slim down more than doubling over the past 18 months.  And Big Pharma’s not done cashing in on the weight-loss boom. Drugmakers are readying a new … Read more

Drugstore nasal spray recalled due to contamination with raw milk bacteria

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Drugstore nasal spray recalled due to contamination with raw milk bacteria

Peak cold and flu season may be upon us, but you’ll want to take a second look at that drugstore nasal spray to clear a stuffed up nose. A recall has been initiated for more than 41,000 bottles of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol due to a possible bacterial contamination. Walgreen’s voluntarily recalled the product due … Read more

Exclusive | I went through the wringer to get menopause drugs — what we need now that the FDA’s changing the ‘black box’ warning

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Exclusive | I went through the wringer to get menopause drugs — what we need now that the FDA’s changing the ‘black box’ warning

Stephanie Pastor and her family were trudging up a hill at Rockefeller State Park last fall when her young son let out an exasperated sigh. “I’m having a hot flash,” PJ, then six, announced, sending his parents into a fit of laughter. But as their amusement faded, Pastor, now 48, was struck with a realization: … Read more