Category: Health News
E. Coli May Be Lurking in Uncooked Flour and Batter
Think twice about licking the spoon if you're making cookies, cakes, pies, or other home-baked goodies this holiday season. The risk of E. coli in your flour is higher than anyone expected, according to a new study published in the...
New Research Suggests Sugar May Increase Cancer Risk
A biologic mechanism in yeast cells may prove key to understanding the relationship between sugar and cancerous tumors, a new study out of Belgium has found.
Growing Concern About Teens ‘Juuling’ in Schools
There's growing concern about a dangerous new trend among teens that most parents have never heard about. It's called "juuling," and students are smoking them in classrooms, at parties, and at home.
FDA Warning on Deadly Risks of Kratom
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public health advisory concerning the potential health risks of kratom, an herbal supplement the DEA is calling an “imminent hazard to public safety” since being linked to dozens of deaths.
CPSC Recalls 7 Brands of Hoverboards Over Fire Risk
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling at least 7 new brands of self-balancing scooters or “hoverboards” -- which do not actually hover, much to the disappointment of children everywhere -- due to a risk of fire and/or...
The Flu and Diabetes: A Dangerous Combination
Flu season is here in the United States, and over 30 million Americans with type-1 or type-2 diabetes are at an increased risk of complications.
Empire Kosher Poultry Recalls 11,000 Pounds of Chicken for Metal Contamination
A Pennsylvania company is recalling nearly 11,000 pounds of raw chicken products after a routine inspection found sharp metal fragments in the meat, which could cause serious injury or even death if swallowed.