The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that two thyroid medications are being voluntarily recalled because of a possible problem with an ingredient. The medications are Levothyroxine and Liothyronine (Thyroid Tablets, USP) in 15-, 30-, 60-, 90- and 120-milligram tablets. Both medications are manufactured by Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC. “These products are being recalled as … Read more
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women alike in the United States. But it’s more often fatal for women — 26 percent of women 45 and older die within one year of an initial heart attack, compared with 19 percent of men, according to the American Heart Association. There is one … Read more
You’d think elephants would be getting cancer left and right: They are giants of the animal kingdom and have trillions more cells than humans — cells that, in theory, could turn into cancer over their decades-long lifespans. But you’d be wrong. It’s not that they never get cancer, but less than 5 percent of elephants … Read more
Starbucks has always been a great option for an afternoon pick-me-up, but it may not have always been the best option for a post-workout boost. But that was then, and this is now. Starbucks has found yet another way to become a go-to in your everyday life. Starting Aug. 14, they’re rolling out plant-based protein … Read more