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Intermittent fasting could be fatal: Diet trend linked to higher risk of this deadly condition

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Intermittent fasting could be fatal: Diet trend linked to higher risk of this deadly condition

Time-restricted eating, a common weight-loss strategy often known as intermittent fasting, has been linked to a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular death. In a study published by the American Heart Association (AHA), a group of 20,000 adults who followed an eight-hour time-restricted eating schedule were found to have a 91% higher risk of dying from heart disease compared to … Read more

‘Ozempic babies’ are surprising women — here’s why pregnancies are linked to the weight-loss jab

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‘Ozempic babies’ are surprising women — here’s why pregnancies are linked to the weight-loss jab

This is a side effect they weren’t expecting. Women are getting pregnant while using Ozempic — with doctors saying there are two key reasons why the weight loss shots fuel fertility. TikTok user @dkaslolive shared a video to the social media site last month saying she was stunned to learn she was expecting a baby … Read more

Celebrity-loved diet linked to higher risk of heart disease death: study

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Celebrity-loved diet linked to higher risk of heart disease death: study

A highly popular intermittent fasting method used by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Heidi Klum, and Jennifer Lopez is shockingly connected to a severely increased risk of cardiovascular death, a new study finds. Users of the so-called 16:8 diet — a person eats only in an eight-hour window and fasts for the other 16 hours in … Read more

Calls for federal regulation of kratom mount as natural remedy linked to rising overdoses

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Calls for federal regulation of kratom mount as natural remedy linked to rising overdoses

As the U.S. weathers its fourth wave of the opioid epidemic crisis, more people are turning to non-opioids — including a natural remedy known as kratom — to combat their pain. Yet medical examiners and coroners have found that kratom caused 1.5% to 1.7% of overdose deaths between Jan. 2020 and Dec. 2022.  That’s according to … Read more

Poor sleep linked to higher diabetes risk, even while eating healthy

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Poor sleep linked to higher diabetes risk, even while eating healthy

Talk about a wake-up call — adults who sleep only three to five hours a night face a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study found. “I generally recommend prioritizing sleep, although I understand it’s not always possible, especially as a parent of four teenagers,” said Christian Benedict, lead study researcher and … Read more

83% of tattoo inks contain hidden ingredients linked to cancer, organ damage: study

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83% of tattoo inks contain hidden ingredients linked to cancer, organ damage: study

Tatt’s terrifying. Americans are unwittingly exposing themselves to tattoo inks that contain organ-damaging chemicals, disturbing new research has revealed. An analysis of 54 inks commonly used in tattoo parlors across the United States has uncovered that a whopping 45 of them contain unlisted additives or pigments, including chemicals known to pose serious health risks. Researchers … Read more

Marijuana contamination linked to lethal illnesses — and even legal weed can be unsafe: ‘It’s a horror story’

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Marijuana contamination linked to lethal illnesses — and even legal weed can be unsafe: ‘It’s a horror story’

Does cannabis legalization mean a safer product? Not necessarily. Anne Hassel, a 56-year-old physical therapist in Chicopee, Massachusetts, said she developed twitching muscles, numbness in her feet, nausea and cramps after using marijuana, only for doctors to find high levels of nickel, lead and cadmium. “People consider that if it’s legal, it’s safe. It’s a … Read more

Iconic river shown at start of Disney movies ID’d as tranquil spot out West linked to Walt’s wife Lillian

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Iconic river shown at start of Disney movies ID’d as tranquil spot out West linked to Walt’s wife Lillian

The tranquil river shown at the start of every Disney movie released between 2006-2011 has been identified — and it lies on the border between Idaho and Washington. The area was of special significance to Walt Disney, according to the Daily Mail. During those five years, a CGI intro showed a glowing star shining in … Read more

‘Everywhere chemicals’ in plastic food containers and more linked to preterm births, doctors warn

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‘Everywhere chemicals’ in plastic food containers and more linked to preterm births, doctors warn

The effects of synthetic chemicals called phthalates — dubbed “everywhere chemicals” — are being found in the womb, experts now warn. A new study backed by the National Institutes of Health has shown that phthalates, found in everyday products from food containers to shampoo, may be behind the rise in preterm births in the US. … Read more

Rare salmonella strain linked to pet lizards — dozens of people sickened, CDC warns

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Rare salmonella strain linked to pet lizards — dozens of people sickened, CDC warns

Keep your reptile away from the kitchen. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that a rare strain of salmonella is linked to ownership of bearded dragon lizards, a cold-blooded cult favorite among pet owners. Those who allow the little-tailed beasts to roam freely put their entire household’s health at risk, especially in … Read more

Commonly prescribed asthma drug, Singulair, linked to mental side effects

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Commonly prescribed asthma drug, Singulair, linked to mental side effects

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to a commonly prescribed asthma medication in 2020 — but millions are still taking it. A black box warning, also called a boxed warning, was issued by the FDA in March 2020 about the mental health side effects of Singulair, also known by its generic name, … Read more

Wasabi linked to ‘really substantial’ boost in memory: study

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Wasabi linked to ‘really substantial’ boost in memory: study

Good news, sushi lovers: Wasabi could improve your memory. A new study from Japan’s Tohoku University suggests that the spicy green topping could boost both short- and long-term memory. While the team of researchers knew that wasabi was linked to a wealth of health benefits — such as antibiotic, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties — they were … Read more

Even ‘good’ cholesterol is bad: Study finds high HDL linked to dementia

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Even ‘good’ cholesterol is bad: Study finds high HDL linked to dementia

They call it the “good” cholesterol — but like a cheating spouse, HDL might have been gaslighting us all along. A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, isn’t good or healthy, especially once it’s reached certain levels in your blood. The research reveals that people with high … Read more

Vaginal infection has been long linked to pregnancy risks — and doctors finally know why

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Vaginal infection has been long linked to pregnancy risks — and doctors finally know why

Researchers believe they have had a breakthrough in understanding how certain bacterial populations disrupt vaginal health, sometimes leading to pregnancy loss, sexually transmitted infections, and other health complications. A study by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, published Wednesday in the journal Science Translational Medicine, explores the circumstances behind bacterial vaginosis (BV), … Read more

New evidence that ultra-processed foods are linked to cancer: study

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New evidence that ultra-processed foods are linked to cancer: study

Eating highly processed foods like chips, candy and fast food is an American way of life. Ultra-processed foods make up an estimated 73% of the US food supply, according to a recent study, and the average American adult gets more than 60% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods. But our American way of life … Read more

‘$1 Burrito event’ for Northwestern University students linked to highly contagious norovirus outbreak

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‘ Burrito event’ for Northwestern University students linked to highly contagious norovirus outbreak

The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating a norovirus outbreak linked to a $1-burrito event for Northwestern University students.  The “$1 Burrito event” for Northwestern University students took place last Saturday between 1 and 8 p.m. with Big Wig Tacos.  The city’s health department began receiving complaints on Monday from students who reported experiencing stomach cramps, vomiting, and … Read more

CDC issues safety alert for peaches, nectarines and plums linked to listeria outbreak

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CDC issues safety alert for peaches, nectarines and plums linked to listeria outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a food safety alert linked to several fruits. On Friday, November 17, the HMC Group Marketing, Inc., which does business as HMC Farms, voluntarily recalled peaches, plums and nectarines sold in retail stores between May 1 and November 15, 2022, and between May 1 and November 15, 2023. The … Read more

Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe rages across 15 states

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Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe rages across 15 states

Dozens of people across 15 states have become sick after contracting salmonella from cantaloupes included in a recent recall, according to U.S. health officials. At least 43 people in 15 states have been infected in the salmonella outbreak, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday. Seventeen of those people have been hospitalized. Several … Read more

At least 22 toddlers sickened by lead in 14 states linked to tainted applesauce pouches, CDC says

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At least 22 toddlers sickened by lead in 14 states linked to tainted applesauce pouches, CDC says

US health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children after at least 22 toddlers in 14 states were sickened by lead linked to tainted pouches of cinnamon apple puree and applesauce. Children ages 1 to 3 were affected, and at least one child showed a blood lead … Read more

How safe are ultra-caffeinated drinks? Doctors weigh in after student’s death linked to Panera Bread

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How safe are ultra-caffeinated drinks? Doctors weigh in after student’s death linked to Panera Bread

The world’s favorite addictive stimulant — caffeine — isn’t always a harmless, perky pick-me-up. Sarah Katz was a 21-year-old student at the University of Pennsylvania when she drank a 30-ounce “Charged Lemonade” at a Panera Bread restaurant in Philadelphia. A few hours later, she was pronounced dead at an area hospital after suffering two heart … Read more