Steven Shelby
FDA Report Assesses Precision of Labeling CBD Products
More states in the U.S have been legalizing cannabis products for recreational use and medical purposes. However, many experts are raising the questions: Are these products labeling the content precisely?
There are many possible risks, especially those associated with the...
New Study Pointed Out Most Nonmedical Factors Increasing Death Risk
The new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia, Canada, has suggested the 10 most common factors linked to death. The report was published in the PNAS journal.
The main goal of the research is to have a...
Low Flavonoid Intake Increases the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a major cause of dementia. While the condition is primarily linked to aging, the precise trigger is still unclear.
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that low consumption of flavonoid-rich foods...
Medtronic Recalls Insulin Pumps Increasing the Risk of Incorrect Dosing
Medtronic, a medical device firm, is recalling some kinds of insulin pumps because it has just detected a dangerous defect that would have a negative effect on around 320,000 customers with diabetes type 1.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Fake Health News Went Viral On Social Media in 2019
Consuming instant noodles would kill you, vaccines are harmful, and a group of scientists is trying to hire the cure for cancer: These are just a few of the most viral fake news on public health last year.
Fake news...
Hard-boiled Eggs at Supermarkets Recalled Due to Concerns over Listeria
This week, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a widespread recall of hard-boiled eggs in many supermarkets, including Trader Joe, Kroger, Walmart, Costco, and many others.
The announcement includes all hard-boiled eggs that are produced at the...
Losing Weight after 50 Years Old Associated With Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer
On Tuesday, a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found out that those women who are in their post-menopause and able to lose weight might lower the risk of breast cancer.
Scientists have long known that...
FDA Approves the First Fish Oil Medication to Reduce Cardiac Risks
On Friday, the regulators of the United States granted approval for the widespread use of a fish oil medication called Vascepa. This new drug can help prevent severe heart issues in patients with high cardiac risks who already take...
Unexpected Virus Causes a Fast Start of the Flu Season
The winter flu season in the United States starts earlier this year than the previous 15 years.
An early breakout of disease in southern states has started to spread more widely, and it is likely that this flu season would...
The Number of Neck and Head Injuries Related to Cellphones Is Increasing
On Thursday, a new study published on JAMA Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surgery has found that there is a noticeable increase in the number of neck and head injuries caused by distraction when people use their cellphones.
Most of the...
