Health Risks

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Person feeling unwell in extreme heat, holding an alcoholic drink, highlighting the dangers of dehydration and impaired temperature regulation.
Drinks

Extreme heat demands safer alcohol habits to prevent health risks

Drinking alcohol, often seen as a way to relax in the heat, actually acts as a diuretic, actively dehydrating the body and hindering its ability to cool down.

Daniel Moretti·July 12, 2026
A middle-aged woman contemplating a glass of wine, with a subtle, ominous background suggesting the link between alcohol and breast cancer.
Drinks

Middle-aged women drink more, unaware of breast cancer risks

In 2019, alcohol use directly linked to an estimated 44,180 breast cancer cases in women, or 16.

Daniel Moretti·June 25, 2026
A person experiencing leg numbness, weakness, and blurred vision due to severe thiamine deficiency linked to weight loss drugs.
Nutrition

Weight loss drugs linked to serious nutritional deficiencies

A 37-year-old woman developed progressive leg numbness, weakness, and blurred vision after losing 45 kilograms (100 pounds) in three months on semaglutide.

Ryan Patel·May 11, 2026
A sophisticated cocktail being prepared with a subtle hint of smoke, symbolizing the hidden dangers of intentional ingredients.
Drinks

The Hidden Dangers of Intentional Cocktail Ingredients

Bartenders and consumers have reported becoming seriously ill from small quantities of tobacco-infused cocktails, a method that delivers far more nicotine than smoking, according to kevinkos .

Daniel Moretti·May 10, 2026
A person contemplating different FDA-approved sugar substitutes on a kitchen counter, surrounded by healthy food options, symbolizing informed dietary choices.
Nutrition

What are the FDA-approved sugar substitutes and their health risks?

Participants in the San Antonio Heart Study who drank more than 21 diet drinks per week were twice as likely to become overweight or obese as people who did not consume diet soda, according to Mayo Cl

Ryan Patel·May 2, 2026
A split image contrasting a natural fruit basket with artificial sweetener packets, symbolizing hidden health risks.
Nutrition

Fructose and Artificial Sweeteners: Uncovering Hidden Health Risks

The average American consumes approximately 55 grams of fructose daily.

Ryan Patel·April 26, 2026
A close-up image of a hand using a cloth to wipe off a printed expiry date from a shiny aluminum beverage can, highlighting the ease of product tampering and consumer safety risks.
Brands

Video Shows Expiry Dates Wiped Off Beverage Cans, Sparking Safety Fears

A new video demonstrating how easily expiry dates can be removed from popular beverage cans has gone viral, raising urgent questions about consumer safety and product tampering.

Daniel Moretti·April 5, 2026