Health News

FDA: Sexual Enhancement Product Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Black Storm, a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites and possibly in some retail stores.
Jury Still Out on Vitamin D Screening
Knowing which medical screenings and tests are worthwhile can be difficult. The jury is still out on one such screening for a vitamin deficiency.
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Buy Weight Loss Product
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Super Extreme Accelerator, a product promoted and sold for weight loss on various websites, and possibly in some retail stores.
For Obese Kids, Health Problems May Start Early
As more children become obese, related health problems like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease may be putting their health at risk.
FDA: "Feng Shi Ling" Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use “Feng Shi Ling,” a product promoted and sold as an herbal medication for arthritic pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis.
Cholesterol-Lowering Rx Recommended for Most Older Patients
When it comes to deciding which patients should take statins to keep their hearts healthy, the focus may be shifting. Recent guidelines on statin use focused less on cholesterol levels and more on other factors, such as age or a history of diabetes.
Epilepsy Rx Recalled Due to Complaints of Empty Capsules
Dayton, NJ, Aurobindo Pharma USA is voluntarily recalling lot GESB14011-A of Gabapentin Capsules, USP 300 mg 100-count bottles to the consumer level. The product lot has been found to contain some empty capsules.
Ranchers Legacy Meat Co. Recalls Ground Beef Due to Possible E. Coli
Ranchers Legacy Meat Co., of Vadnais Heights, Minn., is recalling 1,200 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Tattoo-Removal Laser May Fight Acne Scars
A laser used for tattoo removal may be able to remove more than just tattoos.
Company Issues Allergy Alert for Wake Up Weasel Instant Coffee
Evershing International Trading is voluntarily recalling Vinacafe Brand Wake Up Weasel Instant Coffee mix 3‐in‐1 after learning that the product may contain Sodium Caseinate ( a Milk derivative), a Milk allergen, and Soy extract, a Soy Allergen, that is not declared on the products' ingredient statement.