Category: Health News
Sabra Hummus Recalled for Listeria Risk
Sabra has recalled most of their hummus due to a risk of food poisoning with Listeria. Consumers should throw it out and get a coupon for a free replacement.
Could Tasmanian Devil’s Milk Cure Superbug Infections?
Get ready for the most random fact you’ll learn today: it turns out that milk from the Tasmanian devil, the same kind that tormented Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, could provide a useful weapon for treating antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
New Warning About Salmonella in Your Bag Salad Mix
Just a small amount of juice from damaged leaves in a bag of salad can massively stimulate the growth of Salmonella, a common food poisoning bacteria, according to a new study.
Popular Heartburn Drugs May Raise Stroke Risk
People who take over-the-counter heartburn drugs like Nexium could be up to 94% more likely to have a stroke, according to a new study.
FTC Cracks Down on Homeopathic Remedies
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cracking down on homeopathic products that make bogus or misleading claims on their labels and advertisements. Will it change anything?
Marijuana Medicine: How Pot Can Help Treat Substance Abuse, Mental Health Disorders
Despite what your grandmother told you about marijuana being a “gateway drug” that can lead to more harmful substances, a new study has found that medical cannabis may have quite the opposite effect.
FDA Stops Testing Food for Roundup
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended testing of foods like milk, corn, soy, eggs, and popcorn for residues of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup weed-killer.
Common Mosquito may Transmit Zika, Dengue Fever in Same Bite
Of the 200 types of mosquitoes found in the U.S., only Aedes aegypti, also known as the yellow fever mosquito, has been found to spread multiple viruses including Zika and dengue fever, possibly at the same time.
Filters & Fractures: The Ongoing Saga of IVC Filters
Ray Rennell knew he was having a heart attack. Awoken in the dead of a cold November night by searing chest pain, he was, in a word, terrified. Would he make it to the phone to call 911? Would he...
Texas Woman Files Bard G2® IVC Filter Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed by a woman who was injured by a blood clot-catching filter that has been linked to a 40% 5-year fracture risk. It was pulled off the market in 2010 with no recall.