Health & Wellness News
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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 taking low dose aspirin reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes for older adults. The researchers found that adults over 65 who took a daily low dose aspirin had a 15% lower risk of type…
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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 has shown the negative effects of excessive sugar intake on health, which has informed recommendations to limit consumption of “free” or added sugar to less than 10% of a person’s daily caloric intake. Still, researchers…
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Hunger vs. thirst: tips to tell the difference
How often have you heard your stomach growl, felt a little light-headed or had an oncoming headache and immediately reached for a snack? You might be surprised to find that what can feel like a hunger pang is actually thirst. These two sensations ride a fine line, and being able to tell the difference can…
FDA UPDATES
- At the FDA, we rely on our many advisory committees to help us make sound decisions based on the best science available. Advisory committees give our own FDA experts outside, independent, and professional advice on various complex scientific, technical, and policy issues.
- Learn what FDA oversight of tampons means for you and how to use them safely.
- Sun safety is always in season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather. The FDA continues to evaluate sunscreen products to ensure that their active ingredients are safe and effective.
- Your infant’s sensitive skin is vulnerable to serious burns. But sunscreen isn’t the answer. Infants are at greater risk than adults of sunscreen side effects, such as a rash. The FDA recommends keeping newborns and babies younger than 6 months out of direct sunlight.
- Consumer articles about medical devices.
- Braces have evolved and now alternatives in both look and materials are available. Here are some answers to common questions about braces.
FDA RECALLS
- ARLINGTON, VA – OCTOBER 16, 2026 – Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with […]
- WORCESTER, NY, October 15, 2026 – Family Farmstead Dairy of Worcester, NY is recalling specific lot of cheddar cheese because […]
- Pan Pepin Inc. of Bayamón, Puerto Rico is recalling certain lots of Para Bien Al Grano because the product contain […]
- Bayamón, Puerto Rico – Pan Pepín Inc., con sede en Bayamón, Puerto Rico, está retirando voluntariamente del mercado ciertos lotes […]
- Oliva LLC of Bethlehem, CT is recalling approximately 250 units of Riad’s Oliva to Go Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, […]
- Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, is voluntarily recalling Starfish Seafood Trio – Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut, and Trout, […]