Chocolate bars pulled from shelves nationwide over salmonella concerns

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

This yummy spice can boost brain health and fight yeast infections — but beware, too much is toxic

This yummy spice can boost brain health and fight yeast infections — but beware, too much is toxic

Fall fanatics go nuts for it! There’s one beloved pantry staple that embodies the essence of autumn, stirring up memories of baking, cozy drinks and holiday preparations. The swirl of warmth and sweetness also possesses bacteria-fighting powers and may improve learning and memory — but too much could be toxic. This popular spice has been … Read more

FDA to finally change ‘scary’ and ‘outdated’ black box warning for menopause treatment

FDA to finally change ‘scary’ and ‘outdated’ black box warning for menopause treatment

The lengthy “black box” warning on menopause treatments is finally undergoing some changes. Research published in 2002 had shown that menopause hormone therapy carried a risk of cancer and other serious conditions — which had naturally scared off many patients from taking it, as well as doctors from even describing it. But new research in … Read more

FDA warns popular skin treatment can cause serious complications — including disfigurement and nerve damage

FDA warns popular skin treatment can cause serious complications — including disfigurement and nerve damage

The FDA is giving a thumbs down to this celeb-loved glow-up procedure. While it’s meant to help combat everything from wrinkles and hyperpigmentation to acne scars and stretch marks, there are no reports of some very scary unintended side effects. The FDA is giving a thumbs down to this beloved glow-up treatment. insta_photos – stock.adobe.com … Read more

FDA restricts kids’ fluoride supplements over health risks

FDA restricts kids’ fluoride supplements over health risks

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday moved to limit the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s teeth, the latest action by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his deputies against a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care. The FDA said that the products are no longer recommended for children younger than 3 and those … Read more

Over 140,000 bottles of popular cholesterol drug Atorvastatin recalled by FDA

Over 140,000 bottles of popular cholesterol drug Atorvastatin recalled by FDA

Federal health officials are advising consumers that more than 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication are being recalled due to “failed dissolution specifications.” Several bottle sizes of Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 10-mg (Prescription Only), a medicine used to lower cholesterol and help prevent heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, are impacted by the recall, the Food and … Read more