The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a voluntary recall of more than 67,000 cases of Power Stick roll‑on deodorants produced by A.P. Deauville, LLC, initially announced on July 10. Affected Products The recall spans three Power Stick variants sold at Walmart, Dollar Tree, Amazon, and other major retailers: Power Stick for Her Roll-On Antiperspirant […]
By James E. Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter | Center for Health Journalism Contributor| Photo courtesy of Leonard Wilson At first glance, 59-year-old fitness trainer Leonard Wilson appears to be in peak physical condition. Leonard Wilson (courtesy photo). Standing 6’3” with 24-inch biceps, Wilson easily bench presses over 300 pounds and squats more than 400 […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Suffering a personal injury can be a life-altering event, bringing not only physical and emotional pain but also significant financial strain. While a personal injury award can provide much-needed compensation, it can also create an unexpected dilemma for individuals relying on essential public benefits in New York, such as Medicaid, Supplemental Security […]
By Sandy Connors It’s a common myth that Black skin doesn’t need sun protection, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. While melanin-rich skin does provide some natural protection against the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, it is still vulnerable to sun damage, premature aging, and even skin cancer. Understanding how the sun affects Black […]
By PAHO Geneva, 23 June 2025 (PAHO) — The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, warning that action is needed to maintain and accelerate progress in tobacco control as rising industry interference challenges tobacco policies and control efforts. The report focuses on […]
By Santosh Kumar Gautam, The Conversation | Editorial credit: Ringo Chiu / shutterstock.com On June 11, 2025, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a slate of eight new members to serve on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on national vaccine policy. The announcement, made on the […]
Photo Copyright IQ INC. Understanding healthcare coverage in New York can be complex, especially with programs like Medicare and Medicaid. While both provide crucial health benefits, they operate under different rules and serve distinct populations. For many New Yorkers, however, the optimal strategy involves applying for both, leveraging the strengths of each program to maximize […]
By Sunita Sohrabji, ACOM UCSF infectious diseases specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says the Department of Health and Human Services recommendations eliminating pregnant women and healthy children from Covid-19 vaccine eligibility is worrisome and not based on scientific data. Pregnant women are severely immunocompromised during gestation, but in the US they will no longer be […]
Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Product: Cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc., and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., to retailers, distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors from April 29, 2025, to May […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to spotlight an issue that touches all of our lives in one way or another. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and yet it’s often overlooked, misunderstood, or stigmatized. This month, we invite you to learn, reflect, and support mental well-being — both […]