Menopause can be tough, with symptoms like hot flashes and sleepless nights making life difficult. Many women turn to hormone therapy for relief, but it's not always straightforward. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into changing some of the warnings on these treatments, sparking a
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 g
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
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
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
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 t
