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...
Life Expectancy Trends Reversed In the US Due to Increasing Deaths in Middle-Aged Adults
According to a recent study by the Virginia Commonwealth University, more people in the United States are dying in their middle ages. This is an unusual trend that cannot be seen in other developed countries.
Those "unexpected deaths", meaning that...
School District in Colorado Shuts Down Due to Norovirus Outbreak
On Thursday and Friday last week, all of the schools in the Mesa County Valley district, Colorado, have been shut down after the outbreak of norovirus.
Over the past few days, a lot of teachers and students in these facilities...
WHO Sponsors New Insulin With Increase In Death from Rationing Insulin
On World Diabetes Day last Thursday, the U.N. World Health Organization introduced a new program to finance the development of insulin. The main goal is to reduce drug prices when international organizations buy them in bulk.
Though many pharmaceutical firms...
More People Are Diagnosing STDs via Social Media
On Tuesday, a new study announced that more people are turning to social media to share their concerns or stories about STDs, which stand for sexually transmitted diseases. The r/STDs community on Reddit currently has approximately 10,000 members.
The problem...
Juul Discontinues Mint Flavor before Federal Ban on E-Cigarette Products
As the government is expected to ban the distribution of most e-cigarette products, Juul has just discontinued its mint flavor. This variety is very popular among children who consume the products of the leading company.
Before this decision, the firm...
