Browsing: Health

The European Commission’s new initiative calls for extending smoke-free environments to key outdoor areas to protect young people from second-hand smoke.

New research links weekend sleep catch-up with a 20% reduced risk of heart disease, suggesting that compensating for lost sleep could offer significant health benefits.

Federal inspectors uncovered numerous violations at a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia, prompting a recall of deli meats tied to a listeria outbreak that has killed nine people.

South Korea’s latest data shows a rapid increase in COVID-19 levels in wastewater, reflecting a larger summer outbreak.

Rising MPox cases in Italy and Korea, and anticipated cases in France, drive heightened alertness and preventive measures.

Amid a cooking oil safety scandal, sales of home oil presses in China have dramatically increased, reflecting public concern.

The study by the American Cancer Society emphasizes lifestyle changes for cancer prevention.

Daily consumption of even one alcoholic beverage significantly impacts lifespan, according to the latest research findings.

In a recent enforcement notice issued by the FDA, a prominent soda company has initiated a recall of several of its products due to undisclosed chemicals and preservatives, including a dye associated with cancer risk. The recall encompasses four beverages manufactured by the Charles Boggini Company, which are widely distributed and sold across various eateries throughout the United States. Despite being labeled as a “voluntary” recall by the FDA, the impact is significant, affecting consumers nationwide. The affected products include Pink Lemonade, Cola Flavoring Base, Yellow Lemonade, and Yellow Lemonade X. These beverages, commonly purchased in one and five-gallon quantities by food…

Loaves of bread have been withdrawn from store shelves across Japan following the discovery of what is believed to be the remains of a small animal, suspected to be a rat. Production of the bread was immediately halted at a factory in Tokyo, with Pasco Shikishima Corp. recalling 104,000 packages of the affected product. In response to the incident, the company issued a formal apology and pledged to provide compensation to affected consumers. In a statement released this week, Pasco Shikishima Corp. stated, “We will do our utmost to strengthen our quality controls so that this will never happen again. We…