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A Popular Condiment Distributed to “Many States” Was Just Recalled
A major US food product distributor has announced that it is recalling a popular condiment due to the potential presence of harmful bacteria. Roland Foods, LLC, based in New York City, manufactures and distributes a variety of canned and jarred products sold across the country. The recalled product is its 16-ounce Roland Tahini (100% Ground Sesame Seeds), as indicated in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice published February 28, 2024.
Radhi Devlukia-Shetty Is Breaking Rules in Her New Cookbook
To Radhi Devlukia-Shetty, the self-taught, plant-based cook and mission-driven entrepreneur, cooking isn’t just about the food. Food can be healing with mindful eating, cooking with nature and taking some breaks for breathwork. Most importantly, Devlukia-Shetty says, food should be joyful. After a recent collaboration with Gap, the vegan influencer...
This New 1-Minute Test Can Determine Heart Attack Risk in the Next 6 Months
In the United States, heart attacks, which are clinically known as myocardial infarctions, affect approximately 805,000 Americans each year according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the fortunate instance when an impending heart attack is detected before it occurs, this is often due to a good catch by, say, a primary care physician, who may pick up on symptoms or spot a red flag in blood work as part of a routine checkup.
A Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Is Surging in the US—Here’s Where It’s Worst
Nothing sparks fear in a shared space quite like incidence of a stomach bug. One in particular that seems to creep up every few years is back, and it’s infamous for both its high transmissibility (contagiousness) and its intensely unpleasant symptoms. Norovirus is most common from November through April,...
4 Popular Eye Care Products Recalled From Major National Retailers
Nothing can distract you quite like an irritated eye, but before you rush to apply ointment, this week national authorities have issued an announcement related to four eye ointment products recalled nationwide due to concerns that they might not be sterile. The recalled eye care products were reportedly manufactured by...
I Drank MUD/WTR Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened
If you’re like most coffee drinkers, nothing settles you in for the day quite like having that first sip. Coffee’s been reported as one of the highest sources of antioxidants in the American diet—but that doesn’t mean more is better. That morning jolt can bring on issues like a nervous system in overdrive, higher blood pressure, urinary or digestive issues, and sleeplessness, just to name a few.
The National Cheese Recall Was Just Expanded to Affect Another US State
More products have been added to the nationwide recall of cheese and dairy products produced by Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. In the original cheese recall announcement, published Monday, February 5, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that several dairy products from Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. had been implicated in a multi-state listeriosis outbreak involving several illnesses and two deaths.
Expert Doctors: Measles Has Now Been Identified in 6 US States
While you’ve heard of measles and most likely have been vaccinated against it, you’ve probably never heard of anyone with the virus. That’s thanks to decades of a national protocol for the administration of an efficacious vaccine, which led to the 2000 declaration that measles had been eradicated in the US.
First-Ever Drug Approved to Prevent a Condition Affecting 20 Million Americans
In January 2024, a 25-year-old dancer from England made headlines when she ate a cookie that, unbeknownst to her, contained peanuts. She went into anaphylactic shock and expired, despite administering her epinephrine injector. It was reported she was aware that she had a life-threatening peanut allergy and faithfully checked her food labels.
“Here’s How I Knew I Had Stomach Cancer”: One Patient’s Story Illustrates the Value of a Second Opinion
Stomach cancer makes up approximately 1.5% of all new cancer cases each year in the United States, a figure that might seem small but carries a significant impact. According to the American Cancer Society, we’re looking at an estimated 26,890 new cases and about 10,880 deaths from stomach cancer in 2024 alone.
New Study: This Calming Exercise Surpasses Cardio in Reducing Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is often considered the silent killer because it can present no symptoms. This is why it’s something that your healthcare provider will check almost every time you cross the door into their office. Those two important numbers, systolic and diastolic, or the top and bottom number,...
Following This Nightly Bedtime Ritual Might Help You Lose Weight, Says New Study
You’ve probably heard your whole life how important a good night’s sleep is, and the science backs that up. Catching seven to nine hours of shut-eye every night sets your body up for a slew of positive benefits. In fact, research suggests that sleeping just an extra hour each day could reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes, boost your immunity, and stave off depression. But along with how much time you spend in bed, other sleep habits like your bedtime and when you wake up can have significant effects on your health and even your weight.
Sarah Michelle Gellar on the Power of Unplugging: “Everyone You’re Around Is Happier”
In the days of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, cell phones probably would have been a big help—after all, it’s much easier to fight demons when backup is just a quick call away. As we know in 2024, though, that convenience comes with a cost. Kicking vampire butt between Instagram selfies might have felt true to character, but her distracted attention span, infrequent eye contact, and constant social media scrolling would have taken some of the excitement out of the show. It seems like Gellar agrees.
Which Hormones Are Released During Sex? Expert Doctors List 7
Expert doctors say that excitement is firing off some physiological dynamics. Here are which hormones are released during sex, and the science behind how they contribute to that blissful high. According to statistics via the Cleveland Clinic, our bodies are a bustling hub of over 50 different hormones, playing roles...
This ‘Perfect Protein’ May Also Lower Blood Pressure, New Study Finds
Having high blood pressure is one of the factors that can lead to or worsen heart disease and diet is one of the most common ways doctors try to troubleshoot it. One approach that’s often recommended to manage high blood pressure is the DASH diet, short for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.” The DASH diet focuses largely on reducing sodium and unhealthy fat intake and can include several servings of low-fat and no-fat dairy products. However, conclusions from past research have been conflicted about the connection between dairy products and hypertension.
More Than 9,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled by Distributor in One US State
Recent research shows that processed meats may put you at risk for premature death from all causes, but according to a government advisory, meat products in one US state also face the potential for Listeria exposure. On February 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service...
Rob Lowe on Turning 60 : “Each Year We Get, We’re Lucky”
For years people have said that Rob Lowe doesn’t seem to age. The hair! The skin! The energy for his many jobs: He hosts a FOX quiz show called The Floor, a podcast called Literally! with Rob Lowe, and is preparing for the release of season 2 of his Netflix series, Unstable, which he stars in alongside his son, John Owen Lowe. It’s hard to believe that he’s turning 60 this March—proof that he has mastered aging gracefully. How does he do it?
I Tracked My Sleep for 60 Nights—These Are the 3 Huge Changes I Discovered
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. For decades, diet and exercise have been promoted as two of the best areas to focus on to improve health. These days, the power of a good night’s sleep is gaining more awareness. As a refreshing wake-up call for an overachieving society, a great deal of recent research has shown how important sleep is for aspects of health like the immune system, weight management, cognitive function, the fending-off of chronic diseases, and much more.
“Here’s How I Knew I Had Pancreatic Cancer”: One Survivor’s Story After Years of Growing Clues
Pancreatic cancer, representing 3% of all cancer cases and 7% of cancer-related deaths in the US, is a serious health concern, as highlighted by the American Cancer Society. In 2024, it’s projected that nearly 66,440 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, with a tragic estimate of 51,750 individuals succumbing to the disease in that same timeframe.
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