The Food and Drug Administration is beginning a crackdown on drugs and supplements that often appear to be gummies, vitamins or candy as more kids are accidentally ingesting and overdosing on them because of their appearance. From 2012 to 2021, there was a 530% increase in kids consuming melatonin — an over-the-counter sleep aid commonly … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is telling consumers to avoid two dozen eye drop products sold at major retailers including CVS and Rite Aid, because they could cause eye infections and potentially lead to vision loss. The 26 products treat dry or irritated eyes and were marketed under the brands CVS Health, Leader (Cardinal Health), Rugby (Cardinal … Read more
This is not the kind of hot sex you want. A sex toy is being recalled as its maker warned that a defective batch could burn users. So Divine’s Vibrating Pearl Love Egg — with batch code BN2303 — has been recalled “due to an internal fault,” the UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on certain hair-straightening chemicals that have been used by black women for years and that research shows may increase the risk of uterine cancer. But black hair stylists say such products — specifically the ones being looked at by the FDA, which contain formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing … Read more
Viagra could cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 60%, according to a new study. Researchers from Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York found that Viagra (sildenafil), a drug most commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction, blocks an enzyme found in the brains of those who suffer from the disease. The study looked at … Read more
Ask anyone struggling to get their nightly rest — lack of sleep can be a serious detriment to one’s mental health. But while the link between lack of shuteye and the sads is already well understood, scientists have heretofore gathered surprisingly little evidence to prove which comes first — the insomniac chicken, or the very depressed egg. … Read more
This news is hard to swallow. A new study suggests that eating just two servings of red meat per week is linked to a higher risk of developing diabetes, which affects 37 million Americans. The research, published Thursday in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that increased intake of red meat — even more … Read more
Everyone loves fast food for a source of comfort, but teenage girls need to be especially cautious when consuming it. It’s known that a diet high in sugar, carbohydrates, and highly processed foods is linked to an increased risk of cancer in general as well as obesity and other health issues. But a new study … Read more
Failing to shower properly can leave you with a potentially fatal infection, according to a dermatologist. Lindsey Zubritsky, who calls herself the Dermguru on TikTok, posted a video detailing the three parts of your body you’re probably not washing enough. “I’m a dermatologist and these are the places you absolutely need to be washing more often … Read more
Chris Hemsworth is taking his health more seriously ever since he learned he has a high risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The Marvel actor, 40, got candid with Men’s Health in a new profile where he revealed he made some major wellness and lifestyle changes to help keep him in tip-top shape. “I’ve always been pretty … Read more
You might want to think twice the next time you’re shopping at the grocery store. Food safety experts have revealed the four things sold at the grocery store that they would never eat — and some of them may surprise you. Kali Kniel, a microbiologist at the University of Delaware, and Dr. Bryan Quoc Le, … Read more
Tired of living in a walk-up apartment? Hate it when an escalator breaks down? It’s a nuisance, but climbing those flights of stairs might be saving your life, according to a new study from Tulane University. And stair-climbing might be even better than walking thousands of steps a day. Medical researchers have found that taking … Read more
Puff, puff, maybe you should pass. New research from the University of Calgary shows that people addicted to marijuana are more likely to suffer heart attacks, strokes or other cardiovascular episodes compared to those without cannabis use disorder. The study, published Wednesday in Addiction, a peer-reviewed scientific journal, found that adults who misuse cannabis have a … Read more
That bag of chips or slice of frozen pizza might make you happy while you’re eating it — but it could make you more susceptible to sadness long after the last bite. A new study published in the journal JAMA Open Network found that eating “ultra-processed” foods can contribute to a higher risk of depression. … Read more
Take this as your sign to stretch your legs. Working a desk job, lounging in front of the TV or driving long days could increase your dementia risk, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Southern California and the University of Arizona found that people who sit down 10 hours or more per day could … Read more
Early bird gets the worm. Night owls get health problems. People who stay up late — or all night — are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes and have unhealthy lifestyle behaviors than morning people, according to a new study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. And, scientists say, you can’t necessarily change these … Read more
It’s no secret that smoking cigarettes can ruin your body. The list of illnesses that smoking causes — heart disease, stroke, diabetes, emphysema, bronchitis and several types of cancer — is long and troubling. However, most people don’t realize that smoking is also associated with mental illness. In recent years, studies have suggested that there’s … Read more
A major travel no-no. Ally Rae Case, a flight attendant who goes by @allycase1 on TikTok, posted a clip advising travelers of a common luggage tag mistake most people make. In the resurfaced 45-second clip, she explains revealing your luggage tag information out in the open can be very dangerous. Instead, she suggested travelers flip their luggage tag … Read more
This report may not be the breath of fresh air climate experts hoped. Air pollution reduces the average life expectancy globally by 2.3 years, making it the “greatest external threat to human life expectancy,” according to the annual Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report published Tuesday. Researchers from the Energy Policy Institute at the University … Read more
How did you sleep last night? Not too well, if you’re like many Americans: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 35% of US adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. This is more than just annoying, because sleeping less than seven hours a day is linked to a greater risk … Read more