Category: health and wellness
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What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks
(Family Features) It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death among women, according to the Centers…
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The J. M. Smucker Co. Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Jif® Products Sold in the U.S. for Potential Salmonella Contamination
ORRVILLE, Ohio /PRNewswire/ — The J. M. Smucker Co. is recalling select Jif® peanut butter products sold in the U.S. due to potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea,…
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Meditate with the World’s Best Teachers at RoundGlass Living’s All-Day Live Event on May 21 #WorldMeditationDay
Experience Meditation with Pets, Meditation for Better Parenting and for Children; Singer Sowmya Raoh to Steer a Chanting Experience; Yoga Instructor Sunaina Rekhi to Host a Session on Body Positivity (Click to tweet: https://ctt.ac/AoGf9) BELLEVUE, Wash. /CNW/ — RoundGlass Living, a wellbeing app by RoundGlass, is hosting a one of a kind 12-hour online marathon meditation event on May 21, World…
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FDA Approves First Treatment for Eosinophilic Esophagitis, a Chronic Immune Disorder
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Dupixent (dupilumab) to treat eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kilograms (which is about 88 pounds). Today’s action marks the first FDA approval of a treatment for EoE. “As researchers and clinicians have gained knowledge about eosinophilic…
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Lifestyle coaching lowers blood pressure in Black adults
Kaiser Permanente study finds culturally tailored program leads to long-term benefits in adults with hypertension OAKLAND, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — Culturally tailored lifestyle coaching can help Black adults with hypertension improve their blood pressure control, new Kaiser Permanente research shows. Improving blood pressure control is key to reducing risk for stroke, heart attack, and other hypertension-related health…
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New FDA Draft Guidance Aims to Increase Safety Information About Dietary Supplement Marketplace
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the availability of a draft guidance aimed at increasing the amount of safety information the agency has about the dietary supplement marketplace by providing the industry an opportunity to submit late new dietary ingredient (NDI) notifications. The FDA wants consumers who use dietary supplements to know that today’s draft…
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3 Tips to Maintain Brain Health
(Family Features) Many people are fearful of developing Alzheimer’s disease, especially those with a family history of the condition. Researchers are investigating innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, but no cure exists right now. There are steps people can take, however, to help maintain and support their brain health. These activities often help with…
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Voluntary Recall of Specific Varieties of SKITTLES®, STARBURST®, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies Due to Potential Presence Metal Strands
May 13, 2022 – Today, Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC announced a voluntary recall of specific varieties of SKITTLES® Gummies, STARBURST® Gummies, and LIFE SAVERS® Gummies due to the potential presence of a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag. We received reports from consumers alerting us to this…
