Flying first class just got cheaper — but don’t get too comfortable. United Airlines is rolling out a new tiered fare system for its premium cabins, promising more choice — and, finally, a lower-priced way to sit up front, as the airline announced today. But like most things in the friendly skies, the fine print … Read more
Rinse — no repeats. There may be a new invention that could significantly reduce the time spent doing laundry. Scientists in China have developed a spray-on coating for clothes that stops dirt and stains from sticking to the fabric, meaning they can be cleaned on a simple rinse cycle that doesn’t require detergent. The study, … Read more
Lidl US is recalling its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs due to an undeclared hazelnut allergen, the company said. Consumers with hazelnut allergies risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if the product is consumed. The recall applies to Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat 3.52 oz boxes with UPC 20304492. The products were distributed between Jan. 28, … 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
A potentially deadly fungus has been spreading throughout Tennessee, health officials have warned. Over 35 cases of histoplasmosis, a lung infection caused by exposure to the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, have been confirmed in a three-month period in the Maury and Williamson County area, according to numbers presented on Jan. 12 by the Tennessee Department of … Read more
Well, it’snot good news for most people. Some 90% of the population picks their nose — sometimes several times a day. This may seem like a harmless habit, but frequently digging for gold may have dire consequences. Dirty fingers can introduce bacteria into the nose, causing infections that can lead to crusting, tissue damage and … Read more
Step away from the tanning bed. Despite the numerous health risks — from premature aging to the obvious concern of skin cancer — indoor tanning devices are back in style thanks to Gen Z. But the dangers never went away, including new research that shows one particular side effect is more than skin deep and … Read more
On the hunt for love, Eric Jonas first looked for a sign from above. But when none of the twinkling stars in the sky granted his wish, the resourceful singleton decided to take matters into his own hands. “I bought some poster-board, made a sign that says ‘I’M SINGLE’ and stood on overpass above Highway 101 in … Read more
Loaves of bread sold at Walmart and Kroger stores are being recalled due to potentially containing “undeclared hazelnuts,” the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf by Hartford Bakery Inc. from six affected lot codes have been removed from stores. “People with a nut allergy or severe sensitivity to … Read more
There’s no doubt that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have been revolutionary — although the benefits do sometimes come with some unsightly downsides such as tooth decay, a droopy face or mouth, a saggy butt and hair loss. Then there are the more common side effects, like icky gastrointestinal issues, that are at best unpleasant. Now, a UK regulator is shining on a light on side … Read more
What’s in your gut might just break your heart — literally. For years, doctors have used body mass index (BMI) as the standard tool for measuring obesity and assessing a patient’s risk of developing heart failure. But new research suggests that a simple ratio involving your waistline may be an even better predictor. The best … Read more
All in good science. While sperm counts have significantly dropped in recent years and more men are having fertility issues these days — thanks to a new innovative trial, researchers might have a solution to this ongoing problem. Although it’s still in the early stages, a new sperm transplant procedure to reverse infertility was just … Read more
Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Tostitos tortilla chips that could contain an undeclared milk allergen, the company announced. The recall affects fewer than 1,300 bags of 13-ounce Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn tortilla chips sold in 13 states. Frito-Lay said in a news release on Wednesday that the chips are “being recalled … Read more
Hyaluronic acid supplements that were sold in the U.S. through Amazon are being recalled by their manufacturer after the FDA found that they were contaminated with two over-the-counter drugs. MXBBB is voluntarily recalling one lot of their Umary Acid Hyaluronic supplements following laboratory analysis that showed the presence of diclofenac and omeprazole. The recall comes … Read more
You’ve heard of Lyme disease — now, infectious disease experts are warning of another serious tick-borne illness that’s on the rise: babesiosis. “If you live in areas where babesiosis is endemic, mostly states in the Northeast and the Midwest, take precautions, especially during the summer months,” said lead study author Paddy Ssentongo, an infectious disease fellow … Read more
A doorway that could have been used by famous playwright William Shakespeare was discovered in the United Kingdom’s oldest working theater. The discovery in St. George’s Guildhall in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, which has been undergoing major conservation efforts, was sparked when the Guildhall’s creative director, Tim FitzHigham, noticed a “weird shape in the wall,” according to … Read more
Four Massachusetts towns — Douglas, Oxford, Sutton and Webster — have enacted a voluntary evening lockdown in an attempt to curb the spread of a potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease. The decision comes after the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed the first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) since 2020 in Worcester County. … Read more
What a worrywort. Rhode Island pharmacist Ethan Melillo is calling St. John’s wort — an herbal supplement with roots in ancient Greece that’s now used to treat mild to moderate depression — “the worst supplement to take if you are on other medications.” “Honestly, if someone tells you to take this, I think they really … Read more
Toddler milk products have grown into a multibillion-dollar global business, despite warnings from health authorities that the benefits of this milk formula are unproven. The products are marketed with claims of improving brain development or immune function, but the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) warned in an Oct. 2023 report that toddler formula is “unnecessary … Read more