People with fatty liver disease are more likely to die early if they have one of three additional health problems, a new study says. High blood pressure, diabetes and low levels of “good” HDL cholesterol all increase the risk of death for people with fatty liver disease, researchers reported Sept. 17 in the journal Clinical… read on > read on >
Federal officials are raising concerns about whether a Virginia Boar’s Head deli meat plant, linked to last year’s deadly listeria outbreak, is ready to safely reopen. In a letter sent Monday, Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut and nine other Democrats asked Boar’s Head officials to appear before the Congressional Food Safety Caucus to explain what… read on > read on >
DermaRite Industries has widened its earlier recall of hand soaps to include 32 personal care products that could be contaminated with a dangerous bacteria, health officials report. The New Jersey-based company said the recalled items include body washes, lotions, soaps, shampoos, sanitizers and wound cleansers sold nationwide and in Puerto Rico. The products are often… read on > read on >
A popular weight-loss drug may do more than help patients shed pounds. It could also help quiet the nonstop food cravings many people struggle with. New results from a U.S. survey of 550 Wegovy users found that patients reported a major drop in “food noise,” or intrusive thoughts about food, after starting the drug. The… read on > read on >
Gooder Foods, Inc. is recalling eight lots of its boxed mac and cheese products because they may contain undeclared allergens, federal officials said. The recall covers five lots of Vegan Is Believin’ – Plant Based White Cheddar with Spirals that may contain milk and three lots of the Here Comes Truffle – Creamy Truffle Flavored… read on > read on >
More than 100,000 Paris Hilton-branded mini fridges are being recalled because of a risk of fire and burns, federal safety officials announced. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the recall consists of two models of the Paris Hilton Mini Beauty Fridge: A 4-liter version sold in pink, white, aqua and hot pink, and… read on > read on >
About 4,700 bottles of Bariatric Fusion iron-containing multivitamins have been recalled because packaging does not meet federal safety standards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The bottles, sold online at Amazon.com, bariatricfusion.com and other sites between January and June 2025, were made without child-resistant caps. Without this protection, children could open the… read on > read on >
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A “keto” diet might help people with depression, a small-scale pilot study suggests. Depression symptoms decreased by about 70% among a small group of college students who followed a ketogenic diet for at least 10 weeks, researchers reported in the journal Translational Psychiatry. “So many people are suffering right now, so it’s rewarding to potentially… read on > read on >
First and only drug releasing system is indicated for patients with BCG-unresponsive non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer seeking bladder preservation read on >
Shark meat sold in the U.S. may come from endangered species without consumers realizing it, a new study warns. Researchers tested 29 shark products, including 19 fillets bought in grocery stores and seafood markets across North Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Washington, D.C., plus 10 jerky products purchased online. Using DNA barcoding, they identified the species… read on > read on >
