Health & Wellness News
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Cedar Meadow Farm announces a progressive brand change to their popular product line
Local CBD brand Cedar Meadow Farm is taking a major step in a progressing brand evolution. Their exclusive CBD oil is adopting the name “Better,” following the original tagline.
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Can a Lack of Sleep Make You More At Risk for Inflammation and Diseases?
A recent study on the sleep and inflammation trends of 14 adults examined the outcome of disruptions in sleep patterns on immune and inflammatory responses.
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What Causes ‘Junk Sleep’ — And How To Beat It
Many factors can contribute to junk sleep, some of which are more in our control than others. Here’s what to know and what you can do: Environmental Factors Casey listed various noises that could keep you from sleeping deeply throughout the night, such as children waking up, pets, traffic, your partner snoring or your roommate watching television.…
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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Have Been
Greenlighted by the FDAYour Local Pharmacist Will Soon be Able to Sell You the Device You Need After a long delay, the Food and Drug Administration issued final regulations on Aug. 16, 2022, for over-the-counter hearing aids. The final rule is effective 60 days from its publication, meaning that consumers could see OTC hearing aids hitting the shelves…
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FDA Approves a New Medication for Clinical Depression
It is the first drug to treat major depressive disorder that works within a week of taking it and is the first new pill to treat depression using a new mechanism of action in more than 60 years, according to the manufacturer, Axsome Therapeutics. What’s Different About This Depression Drug There has long been a…
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A UPMC Physician’s Research is Helping Other Clinicians Practice Safe Opioid Prescribing
A new study by University of Pittsburgh researchers offers new tactics to help ensure physicians are prescribing opioids safely and even lower the number of prescriptions. Opioids are often used to manage chronic pain, but they can pose a serious risk to patients if not managed appropriately. According to the U.S. Department of Health and…
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, […]