Eye ointment products sold at CVS and Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled due to a potential risk of infection, federal health officials said. Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. issued the recall after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered a “lack of sterility assurance” at the manufacturing facility, according to a notice posted on the agency’s website. The … Read more
At the end of “Io Capitano” (“I Captain”), Matteo Garrone’s harrowing contender for best international film at next month’s Academy Awards, a map tracks the journey taken by the film’s two teenage protagonists: over 3,500 miles from Dakar, Senegal, to Sicily, via the scorching Nigerien desert, horrific Libyan prisons and a nerve-racking Mediterranean crossing aboard … Read more
February is American Heart Month — a good time to know what’s at stake in terms of your cardiovascular health. For women over age 50, a few factors regarding heart health deserve a little more attention, according to experts. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women, according to Northwell Health cardiologist and American Heart Association … Read more
Middle-aged women who sleep less than five hours every night dramatically increase their risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a major new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal, Circulation. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh followed nearly 3,000 women, aged 42 to 52, over the course of 22 years, recording their sleeping habits and … Read more
Sure, they’re born free — but taking the risky route could come at a high cost. Welcoming a baby into the world is often revered as sacred by most women. So rather than having the precious moment marred by the stressful madness of rushing to a hospital, getting drugged up and helplessly handing over the … Read more
Scientists say they have developed a breakthrough new blood test for schizophrenia — a chronic brain disorder that often involves delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech. The test, featured Thursday in Molecular Psychiatry, is said to evaluate a person’s risk for developing schizophrenia and identify the most effective treatment for them by analyzing biomarkers in their blood. … Read more
Things may be looking up for men worried about their Alzheimer’s disease risk. A new five-year study of around 260,000 older adult men found that those taking medications to treat erectile dysfunction, such as Viagra, were 18% less likely to develop the neurodegenerative disease, which impairs memory, thinking and behavior. “Erectile dysfunction drugs, which work … Read more
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are eight times more likely to attempt suicide than women without the common hormonal condition, a shocking new study has found. An estimated 5 million to 6 million American women have PCOS, which affects some 8% to 13% of women of childbearing age, statistics show. Many don’t even know they have … Read more
The Bahamian and Jamaican tourism boards are insisting the countries are still safe to tourists after the United States issued travel warnings about the Caribbean countries. The U.S. embassy in the Bahamas has released a security warning and travel advisory that the island nation is currently unsafe for tourists amidst 18 murders — “primarily” motivated by gang … Read more
Most of us have found ourselves in an urgent state of motivated cleaning at some point, as we feel compelled to clear the sink of dirty dishes or organize an entire closet. Social media users have now dubbed this sudden urge to tidy up “manic cleaning,” and the term has picked up attention on TikTok. Many users … Read more
Experts are warning that diets that aren’t “medically necessary” can “cause people real harm” and spur a “lifelong struggle” with their weight. A study, published in the journal Qualitative Health Research, found that yo-yo dieting or weight cycling can have long-lasting negative effects on dieters. “Ultimately, this study tells us that weight cycling is a negative … Read more
Vegan women run a higher risk of developing life-threatening preeclampsia and having underweight babies, a new study has found. The University of Copenhagen research, published last week in the journal Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, found that babies born to vegan mothers were half a pound lighter on average. Researchers analyzed the data from 66,738 … Read more
Ozempic, the diabetes drug currently enjoying widespread popularity as a weight loss aid and appetite supressant may also act as a preventive measure against certain kinds of cancer, new research finds. The trendy semaglutide injection, belonging to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, was shown to reduce risks of liver cancer … Read more
People who lose a sibling during childhood or early adulthood could be at a higher risk of developing heart disease at an early age, a new study found. Researchers from Fudan University in Shanghai, China, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong evaluated more than two million people in Denmark who were born between the years 1978 … Read more
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder face a much higher risk of death — from natural and unnatural causes, according to a shocking new study out of Sweden. OCD, which affects 2% to 3% of Americans, is characterized by recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors such as excessive hand washing and arranging objects in a precise way … Read more
Many of cancer’s effects are visible — but the causes aren’t always so obvious. There are hundreds of different types of cancer, and far more causes. “Cancer-causing agents, known as carcinogens, can be of various types and forms, working toward triggering mutations in the human body that lead to the development of cancer,” said Dr. John … Read more
Breastfeeding infants has been shown to reduce their risk of developing childhood obesity. A new study, published recently in the journal Pediatrics, found that risk is lower regardless of the mother’s body mass index (BMI) before pregnancy. “Health professionals can use this study’s findings as an opportunity to encourage and promote breastfeeding among all women, especially those who have obesity,” … Read more
Here’s some not-so-hot news for fans of hot sauce. The Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall on Tuesday for hot sauce products from Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods, Inc., of Raleigh, North Carolina, due to “undeclared wheat.” On Jan. 4, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services notified the company that the label does … Read more
Parkinson’s disease researchers say they have discovered a genetic mutation in a small protein that could produce new treatments for the degenerative brain disorder. The relatively rare variant is primarily found in people of European descent — those who have it are half as likely to develop the disease. “Our data highlights the biological effects … Read more
Dementia — an old people’s disease, right? It’s true, yes, that memory loss and a decline in language and problem-solving capabilities — often caused by Alzheimer’s — typically impacts the over-65 crowd, often taking away their ability to lead a normal life. And while you can’t control genetics — race, ethnicity and family history are considered … Read more