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juanma hache / Getty ImagesWorkplace coffee machines may brew coffee with more cholesterol-raising compounds than drip machines. These compounds, called diterpenes, are highest in unfiltered coffee and lowest in filtered brews. Coffee is still healthy overall, but filtered options may be better for your heart. Whether it's first thing in the morning or at 3 p.m., a cup of coffee can perk you up—but it could also affect your heart health.

1 month ago | health.com | Amber Brenza

Tom Werner / Getty ImagesMultiple products, including meat sticks, cheese, hot sauce, green beans, and frozen meals, were recalled this week. Contamination risks from metal, plastic, and more prompted the major food recalls. Read through the list below to see if anything in your pantry, freezer, or fridge was recalled. The week of March 16 has been a particularly busy one for recalls.

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Sujata Jana / Getty ImagesOver 2,000 Benadryl Liquid Elixir bottles were recalled due to non-child-resistant packaging. The recall affects 100-milliliter bottles sold on Amazon from July 2023 to October 2024. Consumers can get a refund by emailing Arsell Inc. with proof of disposal. More than 2,000 bottles of Benadryl Liquid Elixir have been recalled over a potential poisoning risk to young children, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday.

1 month ago | health.com | Amber Brenza

The FDA announced the recall of more acne products due to contamination of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. While the recalled products contained elevated levels of benzene, the FDA said the risk of developing cancer from using these products is very low. Consumers are not required to take any specific action, but the FDA advises checking for expired products and discarding them.

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La Roche-PosayL'Oreal has recalled all U.S. lots of La Roche-Posay's Effaclar Duo acne treatment due to concerns over benzene contamination, a known carcinogen. Benzoyl peroxide, a key ingredient in Effaclar Duo, can degrade into benzene under certain conditions, prompting safety concerns. L'Oreal has removed the product from retailers. L'Oreal S.A. has recalled all U.S. lots of its Effaclar Duo acne treatment due to concern that it may contain benzene, a known carcinogen.