Health & Wellness News
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What do the ‘Eat by’ and ‘Best by’ and ‘Use by’ labels really mean when it comes to food safety
Listeria causes severe illness and can cause convulsions, coma, miscarriage, and birth defects. It’s the third leading cause of food poisoning deaths in the U.S. Humans get sick with listeria infections, or listeriosis, from eating soil-contaminated food, undercooked meat, or dairy products that are raw, or unpasteurized. Avoiding unseen food hazards is the reason people…
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What Every Man Should Know to Stay Healthy— 6 Keys to Better Health
Drs. Zachary Geidel, Christopher McCarty, and John P. Shand offer tips to help men lead healthy lives. Men, this is your month to think about something you never want to think about: your health. A recent study showed that 65 percent of men avoid going to the doctor for as long as possible, and 72…
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Vitamin B6 May Reduce Anxiety Symptoms, Study Shows
Scientists have found evidence that certain B vitamins may help in reducing anxiety symptoms. Researchers studied the impact of vitamins B6 and B12 to see how well either vitamin may work at reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Study participants took high doses of their assigned vitamin for about a month. Participants who took vitamin…
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Adults Not Comfortable Performing CPR Should Consider Taking Local Course
Six in 10 U.S. adults feel uncomfortable taking charge and giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), according to the results of a survey released by the American Heart Association. The online survey was conducted in December 2021 and included responses from 1,011 nationally representative U.S. men and women aged 18 to 80 years. The survey shows only…
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Stress is Causing Many Americans to Lose Sleep, Eat Poorly, and Drink More Alcohol
According to news reports with the rising cost of fuel, food, and paper products, coupled with ongoing supply shortages, including a shortage of staff throughout Lancaster and Pennsylvania, stress is in the air. This is causing many restless nights for business owners and the employees that are doing double-shifts or trying to pick up the…
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Suicide Prevention Hotline 988 Launches Nationwide
People experiencing a mental health crisis can now call or text a three-digit number, 988, to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and connect with mental health professionals trained to respond to such emergencies. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline went live on Saturday morning, according to SAMHSA Assistant Secretary Miriam Delphin-Rittmon. The hotline was…
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, […]