A new study published in Nature Aging has found that people of normal weight may be able to extend their life span by restricting calories. The study found that eating fewer calories appears to slow the pace of aging and increase longevity in healthy adults. The study's main take-home message is that it is possible to slow the pace of biological aging and that it may be beneficial for people of normal weight to restrict their calorie intake.
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Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC has recalled over 400 products due to potential Listeria contamination, including ready-to-eat sandwiches, salads, wraps, and yogurts. Eating Listeria-contaminated food can cause serious infection and health complications, and customers are advised to discard or return recalled products for a full refund. Fresh Ideation Food Group is offering a full refund to customers who have purchased any recalled products and can be contacted at 1-800-872-7279 for more information.
The White House has announced that President Joe Biden intends to end the Covid-19 national and public health emergencies on May 11, which will mean that many Americans will have to start paying for Covid-19 testing and treatment out of pocket. The White House has not yet provided details on how the end of the emergency declarations will affect the availability of Covid-19 testing and treatment, or what will happen to the funding for Covid-19 testing and treatment that has already been allocated. It is important for individuals to stay informed about the changes that will be taking place in the coming weeks and months.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people to stop using the over-the-counter eye drops, EzriCare Artificial Tears, due to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The CDC has received reports of 55 infections in 12 states, including one fatality, and Global Pharma Healthcare is issuing a recall of the product. The FDA is continuing to investigate the source of the contamination and the CDC is urging people to seek medical attention if they have used the product and are experiencing any symptoms.
Republican attorneys general from 20 states have written letters to CVS and Walgreens executives warning them against using the mail to dispense abortion pills in their states, in opposition to the Biden administration's new policy. The attorneys general argue that the new policy could lead to a lack of oversight and regulation of the abortion pill, putting women's health at risk, and an increase in the number of abortions in their states. They have asked the pharmacy chains to comply with their state laws and not distribute the abortion pill through the mail.
The White House announced on Monday that it plans to end the nation's COVID-19 public health emergency and national emergency on May 11, providing a 60-day notice period to allow local governments and health care providers to transition back to pre-pandemic operations. The extension of the emergency declarations will not impose any restrictions on individual conduct with regard to COVID-19, and the White House has opposed two Republican measures to end the emergencies.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed new guidelines that would ease restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men, doing away with the three-month abstinence requirement. The proposal has been welcomed by gay rights groups, and if finalized, it would be the latest FDA move to broaden donor eligibility and potentially boost the U.S. blood supply. The FDA is now seeking public comment on the proposed guidelines before deciding whether to finalize the new rules.
The US Food and Drug Administration has proposed a new draft guidance to set the allowable levels of lead in certain baby and toddler foods to 20 parts per billion or less. This could result in a 24-27% reduction in exposure to lead from these foods for babies and young children. The FDA is now seeking public comment on the proposed guidance to help inform their decision-making process.