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More Than 2,000 Cases of a Popular Cooking Oil Have Been Recalled
Maybe you’ve heard of this popular clean-eating brand from nutrition experts’ recommendations on social media, but today the manufacturer has issued a safety concern: A recall has been announced for a brand that makes dressings, sauces, condiments, and nutrition supplements, thanks to a question related to packaging. On...
Actress Jane Seymour on the Effects of “Unseenism” and the #1 Way To Fight It: “Health Is Everything”
When fifth-graders are shopping for retinol products, you know you’re living in a society that puts a significant emphasis on youth and appearance. Historically many women have perceived a shift that happens over time in both our personal and professional lives when we may start to feel overlooked. Unheard. Unseen. That can hurt psychologically, but it can also be a health hazard.
65 or Older? You’re Probably Due for Another COVID Booster, Say Experts
While COVID-19 infections have dropped significantly after a wave that had been accurately projected following the holiday season, the virus is still circulating. National data state that the week of April 6, 2024—the latest for which data is available—resulted in more than 7,000 hospitalizations and 266 COVID-related deaths in the U.S.
New Research: Exercising at This Time of Day Is Best for Your Heart
You know exercise is good for you—and maybe you love to do it—but if you don’t spring out of bed eager to get breathless before breakfast, new research suggests there may actually be some heart-healthy benefit to getting your movement later in the day. The study, published...
‘Here’s How I Knew I Had Celiac Disease’: One Patient’s Story
Celiac disease affects around 3 million Americans, but fewer than one in three have been diagnosed, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation. The foundation defines celiac disease as a “genetic autoimmune disease” that causes “the body to attack its own small intestine” and that “can lead to many other devastating health conditions, including cancer.”
Almost 14,000 Assistive Heart Devices Have Been Recalled Nationwide
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Class I recall for thousands of devices that assist the heart in pumping, citing reports of several deaths and multiple injuries. The recall affects 13,883 HeartMate II and HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System devices distributed by Abbott/Thoratec Corp. Either of...
Women in These 9 States Are Reporting Disfigurement from “Mishandled” Facial Injections
That occasional dose of BOTOX can do wonders for your confidence—but sadly, the government has issued a reminder that this procedure, which is meant to innocently prolong a youthful appearance, can have quite another effect if you don’t follow a few sound measures. On April 15, 2024, the...
How Much Magnesium You Should Take in a Day, with an Expert Doctor’s Detailed Wisdom
With nearly half of Americans falling short of their daily magnesium needs, it’s no surprise that magnesium supplements have been trending. In fact, the global magnesium supplements market was projected to value at $107 million in 2024, and anticipated to climb to $130 million by 2031. That’s a greater-than 20% jump over just a few years.
The #1 Fastest Way to Lower Your Cortisol Instantly, from an Expert Doctor
Some moments, it's almost as if you can feel your cortisol spike. A Cleveland Clinic doctor offers strategies to get control of your physiological stress response. Cortisol is often referred to as our “fight or flight” hormone. Cortisol is a steroid hormone that’s involved in managing the body’s reaction to stress, and it’s one of those science words that have become part of the common vernacular, thanks to how universal a phenomenon it is to experience a rise in cortisol these days. According to statistics the Cleveland Clinic cites, 27% of Americans report days of so much stress they can’t function. If you’ve ever needed to reach in your back pocket for a fast way to lower your cortisol and control your body’s response to stress, a doctor of integrative medicine at the Cleveland Clinic has solid suggestions.
If You Own This Mattress, Safety Experts Advise You To Contact the Manufacturer
Your choice of mattress will impact your life for up to a decade. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a mattress will need to be replaced every seven to ten years. Signs it’s time to get a new mattress include excessive sagging or waking up with aches and pains. The search for a new mattress typically starts online as you pore over stats about thickness, materials, varieties, and price. One thing you probably overlook is flammability because all mattresses must meet specific requirements and will be pulled from the market if they don’t. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported on April 11, 2024, that a popular mattress brand is being recalled for failing these standards, typically involving a lit cigarette and a powerful open flame.
A Store-Bought Bagel Brand Just Recalled Two Products Sold Nationwide
If you eat gluten-free by choice or out of necessity, heads up on a recall that broke late Friday afternoon on two varieties of grocery bagels. On April 12, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published an announcement that Feel Good Foods had issued a recall on gluten-free Plain and Everything flavored mini cream cheese-stuffed bagels. The announcement noted that the bagels “may contain undeclared gluten that may be present due to cross-contamination,” adding: “People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to gluten run the risk of serious allergic reaction if they consume these products.”
In 1967, She Broke Rules To Run the Boston Marathon—Today, She Says: ‘Women Have Hidden Potential’
Kathrine Switzer may not have set out to become a champion for women’s athletics and equality, but she didn’t shy away from it, either. When Switzer talked her coach into training her for the Boston Marathon in 1967, another five years would pass before women were formally allowed to participate in the race.
New Study: This Type of Meat May Increase Risk for Cancer of the Mouth
The connection between relative high meat consumption and certain types of cancer has been well established. The World Health Organization classifies processed meat—like bacon, sausage, and other cured meats—alongside smoking and asbestos as a “Group 1” carcinogen (but notes that processed meat consumption should be limited, unlike smoking and asbestos exposure, which both should be avoided completely).
‘Here’s How I Knew I Had Breast Cancer’: One Survivor’s Story Following a Slightly Delayed Mammogram
It’s better to get your mammogram a little late than to miss it altogether, right? Absolutely—but this story will illustrate that in some cases, time truly is of the essence. Breast cancer remains the leading type of cancer among women in the United States. In 2024, the American...
Some Popular Lunch Products Contain Lead and Other Toxins, New Scientific Test Reveals
Maybe you’re seasoned enough to remember when Lunchables debuted in 1989: That bright yellow box containing a pint-sized kit of meat, cheese, and crackers suddenly made lunchtime more appealing for kids…and less of a fight for the grownup responsible for packing that lunchbox. Thirty-six years later, it’s often...
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