Tag: Health risks

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is currently looking into whether Boar’s Head deli meats sliced at various deli counters are connected to a listeriosis outbreak that has resulted in two fatalities. Boar’s Head Products...

One afternoon, a manager discovered a tin of snus in a player's locker, sparking a revelation that many players were using the smokeless tobacco product. Despite efforts to educate players on the risks associated...

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests that a new body measurement called Body Roundness Index (BRI) may be a more accurate way to assess health compared...

Lesa Walton, a 57-year-old woman from Wenatchee, Washington, had been struggling with rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure, and obesity for years. Despite following the advice of doctors to diet and exercise, she saw no...

Paris is gearing up to host the Olympics for the first time in a century. As temporary stadiums rise across the city, one important facility remains hidden - an underground tunnel and water tank...

The Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy, recently made an announcement that he plans to advocate for the implementation of warning labels on social media platforms. These labels would inform parents...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reported that more people are ending up in hospitals after consuming "microdosing" chocolate bars meant to provide consumers with a sense of calm. The FDA initially issued...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to the public regarding a mushroom-infused chocolate bar that has led to several people being hospitalized. The FDA released a statement about Diamond Shruumz...

Travelers should think twice before having a glass of wine on a flight and then falling asleep. A recent study published in Thorax found that consuming alcohol before sleeping on a plane could lead...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to the public regarding mushroom-infused chocolate bars that have led to some individuals being hospitalized. The FDA's advisory message, released on June 7, cautions...

Health officials in Virginia are currently investigating a wave of severe gastrointestinal illnesses that have been reported in children following a visit to a popular lake over Memorial Day weekend, with some of them...

As dengue fever continues to spread throughout Europe, experts are blaming an invasive mosquito species as the culprit. Known as "tiger mosquitoes," the insects — of the species name Aedes albopictus — have spread...

Protect Yourself from Rising Cases of Invasive Meningococcal Disease in TorontoToronto Public Health has reported a disturbing increase in cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in the city, with 13 cases recorded so far...

The Success of Global Efforts to Ban Harmful Pollutants For the first time, researchers have observed a significant decrease in the levels of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in the atmosphere. These harmful gases have been known to...

Cannabis Use Among Seniors on the Rise, Leading to Increase in ER VisitsSeniors across Canada are increasingly turning to cannabis for recreational or medicinal purposes, but a new study has found that this trend...