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
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
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
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
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
Black Sheep Egg Company recalled several cartons of its free-range large grade A brown eggs due to the potential that they may be contaminated by salmonella, federal health officials said. Black Sheep Egg Company initiated a recall following a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection that found 40 environmental samples at its egg processing facility tested … Read more
There might be whey more in your protein shake than you bargained for. A new Consumer Reports investigation found that many popular protein supplements are contaminated with “troubling levels of toxic heavy metals” like lead — and the problem has only gotten worse since the group first tested them 15 years ago. The level of … Read more
Pepsi has a new challenge: keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting. PepsiCo, which also makes Doritos, Cap’n Crunch cereal, Funyuns, and Mountain Dew, announced in April that it would accelerate a planned shift to using natural colors in its foods and beverages. Around 40% of its U.S. products now contain synthetic dyes, … Read more
Ryan Baldridge Jr. was a bright, talkative toddler — breezing through flash cards, building an “astonishing” vocabulary and hitting developmental milestone with ease. Then, at 18 months, something shifted. “It was like he was erased and reset,” his father, Ryan Baldridge Sr., told The Post. “Everything changed.” Suddenly, the young boy, known to his family … Read more
Is there danger lurking in your favorite beauty products? Earlier this month, the European Union banned the use of a chemical called TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide) in gel nail polish. Showing an abundance of caution, the new regulations were made in response to animal studies indicating TPO might cause issues with fertility and reproductive health … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson & Johnson’s drug delivery system for a type of bladder cancer, offering a potential surgery-free option for patients. The drug release system, branded as Inlexzo, was approved for patients with a type of high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer who did not respond to treatment with Bacillus … Read more
No, it’s not a pigment of your imagination. The UK’s regulations on food additives are generally stricter than the US’ because Britain takes a proactive approach to food safety, requiring additives to be proven safe before approval and banning those with potential risks. The US takes a more reactive stance, permitting additives until they are … Read more
America First Legal (AFL) sued the Food and Drug Administration on Friday to obtain Biden-era records related to the government’s internal guidance for the recommended use of puberty blockers for kids. The Trump-aligned legal group previously uncovered communications from the former administration through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, which reportedly showed the FDA … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday announced the recall of eggs connected to a salmonella outbreak. The recall is linked to at least 92 instances of illnesses but zero reported deaths. Country Eggs, LLC of Lucerne Valley, California, is recalling its large brown cage-free Sunshine Yolks that were sold in 12 counties by the … Read more
Menopause can usher in a host of disruptive symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and sleep problems. Hormone therapy promises relief. But many women wonder about taking it. That’s because the treatment, subject of a recent expert panel convened by the Food and Drug Administration, has long been shrouded in uncertainty. It was once used routinely. But in 2002, … Read more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has moved to strip thousands of federal health agency employees of their collective bargaining rights, according to a union that called the effort illegal. HHS officials confirmed Friday that the department is ending its recognition of unions for a number of employees, and are reclaiming office space … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing an update to a decades-old orange juice rule that could give American citrus growers a boost — with little to no change in the taste of the popular breakfast staple, experts say. For the first time since 1963, the agency wants to lower the minimum sugar content required … Read more
Some of the summer’s hottest beauty products just got burned. “Beware of sunscreen products in mousse form because they might not be effective,” the Food and Drug Administration cautioned in a post on X this week. The alert follows a wave of warning letters the agency sent to Supergoop!, Vacation Inc. and three other popular … Read more
There’s a new twist in the fight against bladder cancer — and it’s delivering game-changing results. In a recent clinical trial, a pretzel-shaped device that slowly releases chemotherapy drugs directly into the bladder eliminated tumors in 82% of patients whose cancer had resisted standard treatment. For most, the cancer vanished within three months, and nearly … Read more
It’s a green, mean, killing machine. At least according to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who’s launching a federal crackdown on 7-OH — a synthetic byproduct of the kratom plant. Sold widely in gas stations, convenience stores, and smoke shops, the opioid-like substance is drawing scrutiny for its potent effects and … Read more