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...
Strong Muscles Might Boost Immune System
A recent study in mice has suggested that strong skeletal muscles might help improve the immune system performance. This is especially important in people with serious chronic illnesses, which could weaken the system.
Moreover, skeletal muscles could fight against cachexia....
Studies Indicate Reduced Frequency of Having Sex in Young Adults
People are having sex less frequently. The drop is clearer in young adults, especially men.
This trend can be partly explained by the dating apps and internet rather than porn access, fear of pregnancy, or morality.
According to a new study...
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...
FDA Tightens Regulations on Antibody Tests Due To Precision Issues and False Claims
On Monday, regulators in the United States decided to pull back a previous decision that enabled a number of blood tests on coronavirus to be available on the market without introducing evidence that they are effective.
The Food and Drug...
Modified E-Cigarette Products Tend to Be More Attractive to Young Smokers
Flavored e-cigarette products and advertisements promoting them have been recently under increasing criticisms from authorities and health experts.
In a recent study published on the first of April, researchers at the University of Southern California found out that tobacco consumption...
FDA Removes Zantac From The Market Due to Concerns Over Cancer-Causing Substances
On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered all pharmacies and health stores to remove Zantac from their shelves due to increasing concerns over its cancer-triggering chemicals. This is a ranitidine-containing medication used for treating ulcers and heartburn.
A...
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...
