Health & Wellness News
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Is it possible to join the military with diabetes?
A person living with diabetes may be interested in joining the United States Armed Forces. However, the U.S. military currently considers diabetes to be a disqualifying health condition. Diabetes describes a group of endocrine and metabolic disorders that impair the body’s ability to process blood sugar. The three most common types of diabetes are type…
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American Heart Association Shows Increase Risk of Fatal Heart Attacks and Strokes from Isolation and Loneliness
Loneliness and social isolation are common, and both are independent risk factors for cardiovascular and brain health problems, according to the American Heart Association. Can loneliness can lead to cardiovascular issues The AHA scientific statement examined research published through July 2021 to assess the connections between social isolation, loneliness, and health. People who are socially…
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency- Symptoms Worth Tracking from Recent Case Study
What would happen if the level of vitamin B12 in an individual’s body drops? Consider the following case. A publication in the New England Journal of Medicine reviews the case of a sixty-two-year-old man who was taken to the Massachusetts General Hospital with weight loss, paresthesias, jaundice, and anemia. According to the report, the patient…
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How to Tell the Difference Between Good and Bad Carbohydrates?
Everyone needs to eat carbohydrates, but that doesn’t mean you should fuel up with cookies, candy, and potato chips. Learn about the best foods to reach for — and the ones to skip. Cake and beans are both sources of carbs, but they are far from equal in quality. Carbohydrates are an essential part of…
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Watching Out For Signs of Depression – Different Triggers Are Key For Effective Treatment
People with depression experience distinct periods — lasting at least 2 weeks of sadness, low energy, and loss of interest in things that they once enjoyed. People sometimes refer to these periods as depressive episodes. The experience of depression can vary significantly among individuals. For example, it may cause some people to oversleep and others…
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Watch for Stress Effects on the Body: Systems and Symptoms
How stress affects the body will differ from person to person. Some people may experience only psychological effects from feeling stressed, while others may also experience physical symptoms, such as headaches and heartburn. Some individuals may also be more sensitive to the effects of stress on the body and be more susceptible to complications. Learning…
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, […]