CDC And FDA Say At Least 69 Illnesses And One Death Linked To Edibles
CDC and FDA have received reports of severe acute illnesses and other adverse effects following consumption of Diamond ShruumzTM brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies reported to multiple poison...
View ArticleTrump’s Age And Health Under Renewed Scrutiny After Biden’s Exit
By Michael Kranish After weeks of intense focus on President Biden’s health and age that ended with his withdrawal from the campaign on Sunday, the script has flipped: Former president Donald Trump...
View ArticleLight Roast vs. Dark Roast Coffee: Which Is Healthier?
By Amanda MacMillan – Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS. Coffee fanatics know that their beverage offers long-term health benefits related to chronic inflammation, cardiovascular diseases,...
View ArticleNew Criteria Defined For Memory Loss Condition Often Mistaken For Alzheimer’s
Written by Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Although Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, other types such as Lewy body dementia and frontotemporal...
View ArticleOn Medicare’s 59th Birthday, FL-Dems Again Hit Rick Scott On The Issue
BY: MITCH PERRY The Florida Democratic Party held a Zoom conference call on Tuesday to slam GOP Sen. Rick Scott’s 2022 declaration that he intended to “sunset” all federal programs every five years,...
View ArticleOrganic Chocolate Is Contaminated With Toxic Metals: How Dangerous Is It?
Written by Jessica Freeborn — Fact checked by Amanda Ward Chocolate is a popular component of desserts, and dark chocolate and cocoa products are considerably popular both in the United States and...
View ArticleThese Florida Cities Pose the Highest Senior Heat Stroke Risk
by Brianna Maguire As temperatures across the U.S. rise, so do the risks of heat stroke, especially for our senior loved ones. During the summer months, older adults are particularly vulnerable to...
View ArticleYour Health Records Are Coming To New Apps. Here’s Why
By Ashley Capoot It’s about to get a lot easier for patients in the U.S. to access their own medical records. Healthcare software vendor Epic Systems on Thursday announced that individuals will be...
View ArticleStudy: Taking This Daily Medication Is Risky, But Many Older Adults Still Do It
By Lauryn Higgins – Fact Checked by Nick Blackmer Fast Facts * A new study found that older adults without pre-existing heart problems are still taking daily low-dose aspirin to reduce their risk of...
View ArticleBlood Test Shows 90% Accuracy In Identifying Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. As with any disease, the earlier a person receives a diagnosis the better. This is especially true with Alzheimer’s disease —...
View ArticleProtein ‘Signatures’ In A Single Blood Test Could Help Detect Over 60 Conditions
Written by Hannah Flynn — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Researchers have identified protein signatures in blood tests that can be used to detect or predict up to 67 diseases, using UK...
View ArticleThe Best Time of Day To Drink Your Daily Cup of Coffee
By Jillian Kubala, RD – Medically reviewed by Lindsey DeSoto, RD Most people drink coffee in the morning, but some people consume it throughout their day, including during work, before exercising and...
View ArticleWhy Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied To A Higher Risk Of Cognitive Decline?
Written by Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common autoimmune diseases affecting about 17.6 million people globally as of 2020. There...
View Article3 Ways a Healthier Diet Can Change Your Life
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is more than just a trend; it is a cornerstone of excellent physical and mental well-being. By making positive changes to your diet, exercise routine, and sleep...
View ArticleFDA Approves First Nasal Spray To Treat Dangerous Allergic Reactions
BY JONEL ALECCIA U.S. health officials on Friday approved a nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen. The Food and Drug Administration...
View ArticleDemocrats Take On Rick Scott For Voting Against Reducing Medicare Drug Prices
BY: MITCH PERRY Two Tampa Bay-area Democratic lawmakers joined a pair of pharmacists on Monday to blast GOP U.S. Sen. Rick Scott for his opposition to legislation pushed by the Biden administration...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Dentist for Your Family
Finding the right dental care provider for your family is crucial for maintaining good oral health. A reliable family dentist ensures that each family member receives the specific care they need. Let’s...
View ArticleWhy Rocket Fuel Has Been Contaminating Our Food and Water for Years
By Kevin Loria A component of rocket fuel that has been linked to serious health issues shouldn’t be in your drinking water or food. Yet new tests by Consumer Reports have found that the chemical...
View ArticleFDA Declines To Approve MDMA-Assisted Therapy For The Treatment Of PSTD...
Recently The Food and Drug Administration declined to approve MDMA-assisted therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. The F.D.A. says there was insufficient data to allow its use. If...
View ArticleNovel Treatment May Restore Memory In Alzheimer’s, Mouse Study Suggests
Written by Katharine Lang — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Some 55 million people worldwide have dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 7 million people in the United...
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