Health & Wellness News
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Save The Date! The First Annual Poconos Sober St. Patrick’s Day® is the Go-To Event on March 24th, 2024
Looking for a really fun event that the whole family can participate in to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? You won’t…
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Study Shows How Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Could Help Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Low dose aspirin is recommended for some people who have had major cardiac events. A recent study looked at whether…
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Half of people worldwide at risk of developing mental health conditions by age 75, per new study
A new study of over 156,000 people showed that half of the people worldwide can expect to experience some form of a mental health disorder by the age of 75.
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ALS also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease is much more common than you think.
ALS is a progressive degenerative condition that causes irreversible damage to the brain and spinal cord. About 5,000 people are diagnosed with the disease yearly.
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Stats Show Diabetes Is a Big Concern In Lancaster PA
Increased cases of diabetes in Pennsylvania have heightened the risk for retinopathy. Close observation of blood sugar and A1c levels is imperative for prevention.
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Eating too much ‘free sugar’ has 45 negative health effects, study finds
There are at least 45 good reasons to cut back on added sugar, according to a new study. Copious research…
FDA UPDATES
- Teething is normal for infants and children, but it can be painful. Soothing kids’ gums with medicines containing benzocaine or lidocaine, or homeopathic and other products, might seem like good options. These products can be dangerous to children and can lead to serious injury, and even death.
- Lyme disease is on the rise. How can you prevent it? What are the symptoms, and what should you do if you think you or your pet have it?
- Delta-8 THC products are not approved by the FDA and may put you at risk.
- Many teens underestimate how easy it is to become addicted to nicotine. This raises concerns because young people are at greatest risk of nicotine addiction because their brains are still developing. Find out how you can help.
- Braces have evolved and now alternatives in both look and materials are available. Here are some answers to common questions about braces.
- Is It Really "FDA Approved"? Maybe you’ve seen these words on a company’s website or in a commercial promoting a product or treatment. Here are some facts about products that are, and aren’t, FDA approved.
FDA RECALLS
- Summary of Recall: Supreme Service Solutions LLC. (dba Supreme Produce) is assisting in a Kroger Store recall for items purchased […]
- ALB-USA Enterprises, Inc. of Bronx, NY is recalling ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder, because it potentially contaminated with elevated levels […]
- JFE Franchising, Inc. of Houston, TX, is recalling a limited number of products because they may be contaminated with Listeria […]
- Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese of Austin, Ky is recalling St. Jerome cheese, batch 231129, because it has the potential to be […]
- Willard, OH (July 22, 2024) – Out of an abundance of caution, Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, OH, is expanding […]
- Batavia, Ill. (July 22, 2024) – In cooperation with Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc. and out of […]