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Good morning. In today’s edition:

  • Ice Cream Recall Update as FDA Sets Nationwide Risk Level

  • ‘Very Obvious:’ Novo Nordisk May Be Illegally Advertising Ozempic, Says Spain’s Health Secretary

  • Simple Blood Test Detects Cancer Before Symptoms Appear, Up to 3 Years Before an Official Diagnosis

  • According to Scientists, This is the Most Important Thing to Restore Your Gut Health

…and lots more. Have a great day!

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FOOD & NUTRITION

Ice Cream Recall Update as FDA Sets Nationwide Risk Level

A recent ice cream recall may affect people with nut allergies. On June 2, Unilever Manufacturing recalled its "Rocky Road Ice Cream" after it was found in the wrong container. The tub was labeled "Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream," which only said it may contain tree nuts. However, the lid correctly listed almonds as an ingredient in the Rocky Road flavor.

This labeling mistake could confuse people with tree nut allergies, such as allergies to almonds, walnuts, cashews, or pistachios. Eating even a small amount of nuts can cause serious reactions in some people.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified this recall as Class II. This means the mislabeled ice cream could cause health issues that are usually temporary but may still require medical care. In rare cases, nut allergies can cause life-threatening reactions.

Over 6,600 cases of the product were shipped across the U.S., but only 12 containers are known to be affected. The recalled ice cream has a lot code of JUL 1026GB3 and a UPC of 077567457288.

As of June 10, the recall is still active. No allergic reactions have been reported so far. People with nut allergies should check their freezers and throw out the affected product if they have it.

Experts advise anyone with a food allergy to speak with a doctor and always check food labels carefully.

Stay safe and alert—especially when it comes to hidden food allergens.

WEIGHT LOSS

‘Very Obvious:’ Novo Nordisk May Be Illegally Advertising Ozempic, Says Spain’s Health Secretary

Spain is investigating drug company Novo Nordisk for possibly breaking the law by advertising its weight loss drug, Ozempic. In Europe, drug companies are not allowed to advertise prescription drugs directly to the public.

Novo Nordisk recently ran a campaign in Spain called “Obesity Without Filters.” The campaign focused on the health risks of obesity and gave tips about healthy eating, exercise, and sleep. It didn’t mention any drugs by name. But Spain’s health secretary, Javier Padilla, said the message was still clear: “If Novo Nordisk is talking about obesity, it is talking about Ozempic.”

The health ministry thinks this campaign could be a hidden way to promote the drug. They’ve asked Novo Nordisk to explain who helped with the campaign and what medical groups knew about it. If the company broke the rules, it may face a fine.

Novo Nordisk says it worked with health experts and that the campaign was meant to fight the stigma around obesity, not to sell medicine. The company says it is talking with Spanish officials and wants to help people understand that obesity is a serious health problem.

Other countries have also raised concerns. Ireland found Novo Nordisk broke marketing rules, and the U.K. had suspended the company’s membership in a drug industry group for two years.

Spain is also looking into Eli Lilly, the maker of another weight loss drug, Mounjaro. Officials say more countries should act to stop illegal marketing.

HEALTH

Simple Blood Test Detects Cancer Before Symptoms Appear, Up to 3 Years Before an Official Diagnosis

A new study shows that a simple blood test may find cancer up to three years before symptoms begin. This early test could give people more time to treat the disease when it’s easier to manage.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins looked at blood samples from a long-term health study. They found tiny pieces of tumor DNA—called “markers”—in the blood of people who later got cancer. These markers were found years before the person was officially diagnosed.

Dr. Yuxuan Wang, who led the study, said, “Three years earlier gives people a better chance of a cure.”

This test works by finding changes in DNA that happen when cancer begins to form. Even when someone feels healthy, these changes can show up in the blood.

Dr. Bert Vogelstein, another researcher, said this test could help doctors catch cancer sooner and treat it earlier.

This blood test is still being tested in labs and is not yet widely used. More studies are needed to make sure it works well for different types of cancer and different people. Doctors also want to avoid false alarms, which can cause stress or lead to unneeded tests.

Still, many experts believe this test could be added to yearly checkups in the future—just like tests for blood pressure or cholesterol.

Early detection saves lives. This blood test may become a powerful tool to help people stay ahead of cancer and live longer, healthier lives.

According to Scientists, This is the Most Important Thing to Restore Your Gut Health

New research shows that a healthy diet is the best way to fix and protect your gut. In fact, eating well works better than treatments like fecal transplants.

Your gut is home to trillions of tiny organisms called microbes. They help your body digest food, support your immune system, and protect you from harmful germs. When this system is damaged—by illness, antibiotics, or poor diet—it needs help to recover.

Scientists found that food plays a major role in this process. In a study with mice, one group ate a healthy, fiber-rich diet. Another group ate a Western-style diet, high in sugar and fat. After their gut microbes were wiped out, only the mice with the healthy diet recovered quickly.

Even when doctors tried to help the mice recover with a fecal transplant, it only worked with the healthy diet. The Western diet didn’t allow the new microbes to grow.

The researchers also tested how the damaged guts responded to harmful bacteria like salmonella. Mice on the unhealthy diet got much sicker. Their weakened gut could not fight off infection.

This shows how important diet is for your gut and your overall health. Eating whole grains, fruits, and vegetables can help your gut bounce back faster and stay strong.

Experts say this is a natural, safe, and easy way to support your body—starting with what’s on your plate.

As one scientist put it: “You are what you eat—and so is your gut.”

✢ A Note From Hem Hero

The information in this health newsletter is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; always consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. The publishers are not responsible for any actions taken by the reader based on the information provided.