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The Banana Boat sunscreen recall is expanding to include a fourth batch of the product. Key Takeaways Benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, has been detected in some popular sunscreens.Experts believe this is likely due to a manufacturing error.It’s still unclear what impact benzene in sunscreen may have on people. But experts say it’s unlikely it’ll cause harm. The brand initially recalled its Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 in July of 2022 due to the presence of a known cancer-causing chemical called benzene....

Free-living amoebas are single-cell organisms that can survive in the environment without any kind of host. Amoebic infections in humans are rare but can cause fatal neurological disease. Naegleria Fowleri Naegleria fowleri is found in collections of warm freshwater throughout the world. It most commonly harms young, previously healthy people who have gone swimming in freshwater. Some infections have also been tied to the use of tap water in Neti pots....

About 1 in 10 people in the United States live with type 2 diabetes, but about 1 in 5 of these people don’t know they have it. This article is part of Health Divide: Type 2 Diabetes in People of Color, a destination in our Health Divide series. Meet the Expert Do-Eun Lee, MD, has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years and specializes in diabetes, thyroid issues, and general endocrinology....

If you developed a zeal for hand sanitizer in the last year, you’re certainly not alone. As most of us have taken extra steps to increase our hygiene routine, hand sanitizer has become an item we can’t leave our homes without. But not all sanitizers are created equal. Key Takeaways On January 26, the Food and Drug Administration placed all alcohol-based hand sanitizers originating in Mexico on an import alert.Methanol is dangerous if ingested....

Often taken for granted, the monotonous task of brushing and flossing our teeth daily has never been more important in order to avoid periodontal disease known as gum disease and the risk it places on our overall health. It has been estimated that 75 percent of Americans have some form of gum disease, which has been linked to serious health complications and causes various dental problems that like periodontal disease, are often preventable....

Heart problems are common in people who have a stroke. Heart disease is a stroke risk factor, and heart problems can develop or worsen during the acute phase of the stroke, during the recovery period—and afterward. If you’ve had a stroke, your healthcare team will closely monitor your heart condition and will also evaluate your heart health to ensure that you are getting the right treatment for any heart disease that you are diagnosed with....

A mallet finger, sometimes called “baseball finger” or drop finger, is caused by an injury to the tendon at the tip of the finger that causes the finger to remain bent and only be straightened with assistance. It’s frequently caused by jamming your finger. After the injury has occurred, you may notice that the tip of your finger “drops” and you are unable to fully straighten it. This may seem like a minor problem, but if it isn’t treated properly, it can lead to long-term problems....

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows your body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in the food that you eat for energy or to store glucose for future use. Diabetes is a health condition in which the body is unable to regulate blood sugar on its own through insulin. There are two distinct types of diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes (T1D): T1D, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin....

After a brief hiatus, it is once again peanut butter jelly time. Key Takeaways Jif peanut butter is once again safe to eat.The CDC and FDA have declared the end of a Jif peanut butter salmonella outbreak, which previously caused the company to recall 49 products this June. A salmonella outbreak forced peanut butter company Jif to issue a voluntary recall of 49 products in June. Only yesterday did the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declare the outbreak over....

When you get a medical test, you may be anxious about the results. For the most part, medical tests are helpful. But most tests are not 100 percent reliable, and the result of any single diagnostic test is not usually enough to make a diagnosis without looking at the big picture. Diagnostic tests include blood tests, urine tests, imaging tests, and special tests such as electrocardiogram (EKG) and electroencephalogram (EEG). Each test you have has a different rate of accuracy, and your healthcare provider can generally give you an idea of the reliability of the test....

Spasticity is one of the common complications of a stroke. Usually, spasticity develops months or even a year after a stroke—and often may become more noticeable during recovery. Spasticity is a challenging, unpleasant problem for stroke survivors, but there are solutions and ways to control it. What Is Spasticity? Muscle stiffness, tightness, rigidity, and inflexibility are often referred to as spasticity. After a stroke, the arms, legs, or face can become weak or paralyzed....

Steroid acne is a skin breakout that occurs when you take prednisone or another corticosteroid. It’s most common when you’ve been taking prednisone for several weeks, especially if you’re on a high dosage. Research suggests that corticosteroids like prednisone increase the activation of immune system receptors that promote acne, known as Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2). The blemishes sometimes go away on their own, but you usually need to stop taking prednisone for your skin to clear up....

Rosacea can sometimes be mistaken for acne. The symptoms can be similar: pimples across your cheeks, nose, and chin. You might assume your adult breakouts are just run-of-the-mill acne, but could it actually be rosacea instead? Is Rosacea a Type of Acne? Rosacea is not a form of acne vulgaris, although it sometimes can be hard to distinguish from common acne. To confuse the matter, rosacea is sometimes called “acne rosacea,” or even “adult acne....

The term secondary cancer may be used to refer to either a second primary cancer or to cancer that has spread from one part of the body to another (metastatic cancer). In this discussion, we will not talk about metastatic cancer, but only a second primary cancer. Treatments for cancer such as chemotherapy and radiation can extend life, but these treatments are themselves carcinogenic (can cause cancer). While the benefits of these treatments usually greatly outweigh the risk, it’s important for people to be aware of the possibility....

Contact lenses consisting of silicone have some features that provide a healthy environment for the eye. These lenses are designed to allow as much as five to ten times the amount of oxygen to pass through to the cornea and eye, even during sleep, in comparison to lenses made from other materials. Millions of people enjoy healthy contact lens wear on a daily basis. However, contact lenses are not risk-free. Severe, painful eye infections causing vision loss or blindness can occur....

Numbness and tingling in the lower back and legs are symptoms of a malfunctioning peripheral nerve. A peripheral nerve is one that extends from the central nerves of the brain and spinal cord to all parts of the body. The numbness and tingling are commonly referred to as peripheral neuropathy, a condition that may be acute (fast developing but typically short-lived) or chronic (ongoing or recurrent). Numbness and tingling are possible if there is an abnormality, injury, or deterioration of the spine, which may impact the spinal cord and spinal nerves....

Gender essentialism is the widely discredited and outdated idea that men and women act differently and have different options in life because of intrinsic or essential differences between the sexes. In other words, it is the idea that men and women are fundamentally different for reasons that are unchangeable. Gender essentialism is often used to excuse gender-based biases in society. For example, it can be used to justify the idea that jobs traditionally held by women are often accorded less respect and lower pay....

Traction spurs, which are also known as traction osteophytes or non-marginal osteophytes, are bone spurs that form near the vertebral endplate, according to the website Radiopedia. Radiopedia says these formations can be noted on an X-ray about 2 – 3 millimeters away from the endplate. When traction spurs are small, they tend to be associated with degenerative disease, especially degenerative disc disease and/or spondylosis. They may indicate spinal instability, Radiopedia says....

COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing infection or severe illness, however, this protection wanes over time. To improve vaccine-induced immunity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that every vaccinated individual at least 12 years and older get a COVID-19 booster after completing their primary vaccination series. Key Takeaways According to the CDC, mRNA boosters are recommended for those who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson shot as their initial COVID-19 vaccine....

Treating polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) typically includes diet and lifestyle changes. Maintaining healthy blood sugar and insulin levels are essential to managing PCOS. If not well managed, PCOS can lead to type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases. Many women with PCOS struggle with weight management and infertility. They may be frustrated and confused with conflicting nutrition advice provided on the internet and the lack of available resources. This article provides an overview of how nutritionists and dietitians can help people with PCOS....