Health

A brand of men's multivitamins has been recalled due to the presence of an undeclared allergen that may prove deadly to some consumers.The recall pertains to men's multivitamins manufactured by Utah-based company MTN OPS LLC. The recalled Multi-V Men multivitamins come in 60-capsule bottles, and 7,546 bottles are affected in total.According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s website, the pills were recalled due to "undeclared soy flour."The FDA listed […]

Fluoride has long been used as a dental health tool as a means of preventing cavities and fighting tooth decay — but now a new meta-analysis suggests it could have "detrimental effects" on the health of pregnant women and infants. Researchers analyzed various studies, concluding that exposure to fluoride "offers little benefit to the fetus and young infant."Systemic fluoride exposure can have a harmful impact on bone strength, thyroid function and cognitive development, […]

Thirteen years after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, a California woman is more vibrant than ever — and she has just embarked on a walk across America to showcase the power of action in healthy aging.Judy Benjamin, PhD, now 80 years old, set off on Saturday, April 5, on a 3,000-mile journey across the country. Over five months, she will walk from San Diego, California, to St. Augustine, Florida.STROKE, DEMENTIA AND DEPRESSION SHARE […]

Artificial intelligence is quietly transforming how doctors interact with patients — and it might already be in use during your next visit to the doctor’s office.Thousands of physicians across the country are using a form of AI called ambient listening, surveys show. This technology listens to conversations between doctors and patients, creates real-time transcriptions, and then compiles detailed clinical notes — all without disrupting the flow of the appointment.Dr. Daniel […]

Creatine is a popular supplement used to help build muscle, but researchers in Australia are questioning its effectiveness. Investigators from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney found that individuals who took creatine while performing a three-month weightlifting regimen put on the same amount of muscle as those who did not take the supplement while lifting.That’s according to their recent study, which was published in the journal Nutrients.COMMON SUPPLEMENT […]

An Alabama woman living with a pig kidney for a record 130 days had it removed after her body began to reject it.Towana Looney from Gadsden, Ala., returned home following her April 4 surgery at NYU Langone Health.Looney thanked her doctors for "the opportunity to be part of this incredible research."WOMAN WHO RECEIVED EXPERIMENTAL PIG KIDNEY TRANSPLANT BACK ON DIALYSIS AFTER NEW ORGAN FAILEDAlthough doctors now have her back on […]

Professional golfer Phil Mickelson, who made his 32nd start in The Masters this week, has been open about his commitment to health and wellness.The six-time major champion and three-time Masters winner has said he follows a five-day prolonged fast, which led to him dropping 25 pounds in 2023.Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular weight-loss strategy in recent years.THIS WEIGHT LOSS PLAN PERFORMS BETTER THAN TRADITIONAL DIETING, STUDY FINDSThere are […]

Drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages each week could have a damaging effect on the brain, according to a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).That volume of alcohol was linked to a higher risk of developing a type of brain lesion called hyaline arteriolosclerosis, which causes a narrowing and thickening of blood vessels and impedes the flow of blood in the […]

Three of the most common aging-related diseases share many of the same risk factors — and they can all be reduced through lifestyle changes.That’s according to a new study from Mass General Brigham (MGB), which identified 17 common risk factors all linked to stroke, dementia and late-life depression.The researchers combed through previously published studies of risk factors associated with those three conditions, then determined which ones can be controlled through […]