FDA Sets Second-Highest Risk Level
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday set the second highest risk level for a nationwide recall of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. First Aid Beauty voluntarily recalled 2,756 jars of the popular face moisturizer on Dec. 23, 2024 because the batch “intended for quarantine was inadvertently distributed,” according to the FDA. The FDA […]
Recent drone sightings don’t pose a security risk, federal agencies say
The numerous drone sightings by members of the public in East Coast states are not out of the ordinary and do not pose “a national security or public safety risk,” the FBI and three other federal agencies said in a joint statement Monday night. The Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Defense […]
Causes and Risk Factors of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that causes symptoms like abdominal pain and bloating, as well as bowel movement changes like diarrhea, constipation, or both. For many people, IBS symptoms can disrupt daily routines and diminish their quality of life. IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder, meaning it affects the function of […]
FDA Sets Second-Highest Risk Level for Antidepressants Containing Potential Carcinogen
Another commonly prescribed antidepressant medication has been recalled due to the presence of potentially cancer-causing chemicals, according to the Food and Drug Administration. On Nov. 19, various doses of duloxetine delayed-release capsules manufactured by Rising Pharma, Inc., were recalled due to the “presence of N-nitroso-duloxetine impurity above [the] recommended interim limit,” the FDA said in […]
Dark Chocolate Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk
1.2 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes every year—but could dark chocolate help reduce the risk of developing the condition? Dark chocolate is a go-to sweet treat for many Americans, and it also has a number of documented health benefits. It’s high in cocoa content, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory […]
Malicious Play Store apps put 8 million Android users at risk
Malicious apps are pretty common, and it’s easy to accidentally download them if you’re not cautious. You’ll often find these apps on third-party app stores, shady websites, or through suspicious emails and texts. What you wouldn’t expect is to encounter them on the Google Play Store if you’re an Android user or the App Store […]
Cucumbers and Costco Eggs Face Major Recalls for Salmonella Risk
Two major recalls for cucumbers and Costco eggs have been issued over potential Salmonella contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week. On Wednesday, SunFed voluntarily recalled all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Mexico after the produce was linked to a Salmonella outbreak—sickening 68 people […]
Eating More Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids May Reduce Risk of 14 Different Cancers
Consuming both omega-3 and omega-6 fats—acids often found in plant-based foods and oily fish—may affect cancer risk, according to an October study published in the International Journal of Cancer. The study found that the more omega-3 and omega-6 fats circulating in study participants’ blood, the lower their overall likelihood of developing cancer. The association held […]
More Than 160,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled in E. coli Outbreak—USDA Sets Highest Risk Level
Over 160,000 pounds of ground beef have been recalled nationwide over potential Escherichia coli (E. coli) contamination, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Thursday. Wolverine Packing Co., a Detroit meatpacking company, voluntarily recalled 167,277 pounds of ground beef products after a small E. coli outbreak was connected to the meat. Fifteen […]