If you feel a sharp pain in your jaw after taking a bite of food—especially something sweet or sour—you might have a rare condition known as “first bite syndrome.” People may experience first bite syndrome without any known causes. But, those with head or neck tumors and those who have… Sharp Pain in Your Jaw … Read more
Eat more beans, lentils, and peas, but cut back on red and processed meats—these are the recommendations made by an advisory committee for the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide national nutrition recommendations, are set to be updated next year…. Changes To Expect for U.S. Dietary Guidelines …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings about oysters and Manila clams that might be contaminated with norovirus. In the first warning issued on Dec. 16, the products were harvested by Rudy’s Shellfish in Washington from Nov. 15 to Dec. 11. According to the FDA advisory,… Oysters and Clams Recalled Over Norovirus Risk … Read more
An older adult in Louisiana has been hospitalized with bird flu, the first severe human case of avian influenza A (H5N1), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC said that the patient, who has underlying health conditions, likely contracted the virus after… CDC Confirms First Severe Case of Bird Flu: … Read more
Over 200,000 bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine have been recalled due to higher-than-acceptable levels of N-nitroso-duloxetine, a cancer-causing compound. This recall comes after over 7,000 bottles of the same antidepressant were recalled in October. The Food and Drug… Over 233,000 Bottles of Antidepressant Recalled Due to Cancer-Causing Chemical …C0NTINUE READING >>>>
Only one-third of Americans know that human papillomavirus (HPV)—a common sexually transmitted infection—is linked to throat cancer, according to a new study. Throat (oropharyngeal) cancer leads to more than 20,000 new cases a year in the United States. It is one of the most common… The HPV Vaccine Protects Against More Than Just Cervical Cancer, … Read more
Could the nationwide ADHD medication shortage be behind a risky new trend? Some people with ADHD are using antacids like Tums to “boost” their ADHD meds, but experts warn this has the potential for harmful side effects. In 2022, the FDA announced a shortage of Adderall (amphetamine and… What Happens When You Mix Adderall With … Read more
Drinking three cups of coffee each day may extend healthspan by nearly two years, according to a new review published in the journal Ageing Research Reviews. Researchers at the University of Coimbra in Portugal analyzed 85 studies worldwide examining coffee’s impact on health. The analysis… Drinking Coffee Daily May Increase Your Healthspan by 2 Years, … Read more
Cold and flu season is here, and with it comes a runny nose, sniffling, or worse—feeling completely stopped up with mucus. Your first instinct may be to blow your nose to clear everything out. This may help a little, but it could also make things worse. “When someone feels their nose is… Have a Cold? … Read more
Taking a vitamin D supplement, with or without calcium, does not reduce the risk of falls and fractures in older adults, according to a draft recommendation released today by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Vitamin D and calcium are essential for bone health and other… Taking Vitamin D and Calcium Won’t Prevent Falls … Read more