A popular snack is causing concern. Freeze-dried fruit variety packs from Sam’s Club are being pulled off the shelves. The reason? A harmful bacteria called listeria might be in them. The company, Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC, found this bacteria during their own tests. So far, no one has gotten sick, but it’s better to be safe. These snacks were sold in bo...
The FDA is stepping up its game against a specific chemical found in kratom products. This compound, 7-hydroxymitragynine, is popping up in energy drinks, gummies, and supplements sold in convenience stores. Health officials are sounding the alarm, suggesting a nationwide ban. Kratom, a plant from Southeast Asia, has been gaining traction in the U. S. as a go-to for...
The FDA has recently stepped in to update the warning labels for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. The focus is on a specific side effect: heart inflammation, which seems to affect young males more than other groups. This move comes after new data and studies showed that this risk is higher than previously thought. The FDA wants both vaccine makers to includ...
The internet is buzzing with claims about "autism detox treatments, " promising to remove heavy metals and reverse autism diagnoses. These products, often made with zeolite, are targeted at kids and come in forms like tinctures and sprays. The FDA isn't buying it—they warn that these treatments aren't approved and can be dangerous. Dr. Alycia Halladay from the Autism...
A commonly prescribed asthma drug, montelukast, sold as Singulair or in generic forms, has been found to attach to multiple brain receptors crucial for mental health. This discovery comes from a recent scientific presentation by US researchers. The drug, originally marketed by Merck & Co, has seen thousands of reports linking it to serious mental health issues, inclu...