Kevin Rodriguez+FollowSharp-Edged Plastics in Your Food?!Ultra-processed foods aren’t just packed with weird ingredients—they might also come with a side of jagged microplastics and toxic chemicals from their packaging. A new study found these sharp particles (think: mini plastic shards) can sneak into your food and even end up in your arteries, raising your risk for serious health issues. Even scarier? Over 98% of Americans have toxic PFAS in their blood, mostly from food packaging. Time to rethink those plastic containers and processed snacks! #HealthAlert #ProcessedFoods #Microplastics #Health50Share
Charles Christensen+FollowTicks Are Bringing More Than Just LymeLyme disease isn’t the only thing ticks are spreading—doctors are seeing more cases of other nasty illnesses like ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, and even viruses that can mess with your brain. Some ticks can even make you allergic to red meat (yep, that’s a thing). And the scary part? These bugs are popping up in new places. No cure for some of these, so prevention is key: cover up, use repellent, and always do a tick check after being outside! #TickTalk #LymeDisease #HealthAlert #Health8227Share
Aaron Rodriguez+FollowBrain-Eating Amoeba Warning!A Texas woman died after using tap water in her nasal rinse—turns out, it was contaminated with a brain-eating amoeba. She got sick just days after using the device and sadly didn’t make it. The CDC says this is super rare, but if you’re using a neti pot or nasal rinse, always use distilled, sterile, or boiled water. Scary reminder: never use straight tap water for nasal rinses! #HealthAlert #BrainEatingAmoeba #NetiPotSafety #Health401114Share
Jacqueline Ray+FollowUTI Med Recall: Check Your Pills!If you’re taking meds for a UTI, double-check your bottle! Some Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim tablets are being recalled because they might have black spots from dangerous mold. These tainted pills could cause serious infections, especially if your immune system is weak. Only bottles from certain lots shipped after Dec. 4 are affected, so check your label. If you spot the recalled lot numbers, contact Amneal ASAP and talk to your doctor if you feel off! #DrugRecall #HealthAlert #UTI #Health294Share
rachel60+FollowNeti Pot Nightmare: Brain-Eating Amoeba AlertSinus relief gone wrong—did you know using untreated water in a neti pot can be deadly? A Texas woman tragically died after using campground water for her sinus rinse, contracting a rare 'brain-eating amoeba.' The CDC says this infection is super rare but almost always fatal. If you’re into nasal rinses, only use boiled or distilled water! Stay safe and spread the word—this is one home remedy you don’t want to mess up. #HealthAlert #NetiPot #StaySafe #Health141Share
wilsonjames+FollowHidden Liver Danger: Most Don’t KnowDid you know over 15 million people in the US and Europe have an aggressive form of fatty liver disease—and most have no clue? MASH (the deadliest type) is linked to diabetes, obesity, and heart issues, but diagnosis rates are shockingly low. Experts say everyone with type 2 diabetes or obesity should get checked ASAP. New weight loss meds might help, but the real shocker is how many are walking around undiagnosed. Time to ask your doc about your liver! #HealthAlert #LiverDisease #Wellness #Health6819Share
Chris Lyons+FollowNew Virus Just a Mutation Away? Yikes!Scientists just found a new coronavirus in bats in China that’s super close to being able to infect humans—like, one tiny mutation away. It’s related to MERS, which is way deadlier than COVID, and the scary part is it could jump to us if it mutates in another animal first. The researchers say it’s not infecting people yet, but it’s definitely one to watch. Anyone else getting déjà vu? #virusnews #pandemicwatch #healthalert #Health2310Share
Jason Weaver+FollowSurprise ‘Ozempic Babies’?! Read This FirstWeight-loss jabs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are making headlines again—this time for surprise pregnancies! The MHRA is warning women to use super effective contraception if they’re on these meds, since there’s not enough safety data for pregnancy. Some women have even reported getting pregnant while using contraception. If you’re on these jabs, talk to your doc, double up on protection, and definitely don’t buy them from sketchy places online or salons. Stay safe, friends! #Ozempic #WeightLossJab #HealthAlert #Health00Share
Aaron Rodriguez+FollowThe Scary Truth About Neti PotsImagine just trying to clear your sinuses and ending up with a brain-eating amoeba. That’s what happened to a woman in Texas who used tap water in her Neti Pot while RVing. Turns out, if you don’t use distilled or sterilized water, you’re risking exposure to Naegleria fowleri—a super rare but deadly amoeba that can literally eat your brain. Only about 150 cases ever, but survival? Less than 3%. Always double-check your water! #HealthAlert #WaterSafety #NetiPot #Health20Share
Ryan Lewis+FollowSinus Rinse Warning: Tap Water Risk!A Texas woman died after using tap water in her sinus rinse, and it turns out she got a rare brain-eating amoeba infection. The CDC says this amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, is almost always deadly and lives in freshwater. It can get to your brain if water goes up your nose. If you use a neti pot or nasal rinse, always use distilled or boiled water—never straight from the tap! Wild, right? Stay safe out there! #HealthAlert #BrainEatingAmoeba #SinusCare #Health110Share
