A brand of men’s multivitamins has been recalled due to the presence of an undeclared allergen that may prove deadly to some consumers.

The recall pertains to men’s multivitamins manufactured by Utah-based company MTN OPS LLC. The recalled Multi-V Men multivitamins come in 60-capsule bottles, and 7,546 bottles are affected in total.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s website, the pills were recalled due to “undeclared soy flour.”

The FDA listed the recall as Class II on April 9, which pertains to products that “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”

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The recalled vitamins have an expiration date of March 2026, and the lot number is #012324177. No other batches of vitamins are included in the recall.

The multivitamins contain essential vitamins such as calcium, zinc and vitamin C, in addition to vitamin B-12, vitamin D and thiamin.

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The recalled multivitamin contains essential vitamins such as calcium, zinc and vitamin C. (iStock)

The pills are intended to support men’s “daily health” and “immune health,” according to the company’s website.

“Men need specific nutrients to maintain optimal health,” the product page explains. “Men’s Multi-V is a daily multivitamin with essential vitamins and minerals you need to maintain a strong, healthy, and energetic lifestyle.”

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The recalled multivitamins are intended to support men’s daily health. (iStock)

It is rare, but not unheard of, for over-the-counter pills and multivitamins to be recalled. In 2016, Nature Made announced a recall of some of its vitamins due to fears of possible salmonella or staphylococcus contamination.

In November, some lots of the antianxiety drug clonazepam were recalled after being mislabeled with an incorrect strength and National Drug Code on them.

The presence of soy flour in the multivitamins may prove deadly to consumers with soy allergies. (iStock)

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Fox News Digital reached out to MTN OPS for comment but did not immediately hear back.

Fluoride has long been used as a dental health tool as a means of preventing cavities and fighting tooth decay — but now a new meta-analysis suggests it could have “detrimental effects” on the health of pregnant women and infants. 

Researchers analyzed various studies, concluding that exposure to fluoride “offers little benefit to the fetus and young infant.”

Systemic fluoride exposure can have a harmful impact on bone strength, thyroid function and cognitive development, according to the findings, which were published in the Annual Review of Public Health.

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“Community-wide administration of systemic fluoride may pose an unfavorable risk–benefit ratio for the pregnant woman, fetus and infant,” reads the meta-analysis. 

Philippe Grandjean, a researcher on the study and professor of environmental medicine at the University of Southern Denmark, told Fox News Digital that “fluoride is toxic to early brain development.”

“It is not dependent on the source of the fluoride,” Grandjean. “In addition to fluoridated drinking water, we need to limit ingestion of fluoridated toothpaste, which by itself is great for dental health, but don’t swallow it.”

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He recommended avoiding consumption of certain kinds of black tea – “especially those that are grown in fluoride-rich soils (e.g., East Africa and certain parts of China and India).”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear.

Fluoride has long been used as a dental health tool as a means of preventing cavities and fighting tooth decay. (iStock)

The review noted that with growing access to fluoride over the years, fluoride’s beneficial effect is predominantly topical, citing that there is no need for widespread community fluoridation. 

During an appearance last week on “The Story With Martha MacCallum.” HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that “exposure to fluoride is dose-related.”

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“In other words, the more fluoride you get, the lower your IQ is going to be … the benefits of fluoride are topical,” Kennedy added.

“Fluoride is toxic to early brain development,” said the lead researcher of the meta-analysis. (iStock)

“It was originally thought that when we put it in the water back in the 1940s that they were systemic,” he went on. “In other words, if you drank it, it would do something to your body to prevent growth of cavities. But that’s not how it works.”

The HHS secretary added that fluoride is associated with “with extreme losses in bone density.”

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More than 200 million Americans, or about 75% of the population, currently drink fluoridated water.

“The entire benefit of it comes from topical application … there’s really no reason to have it in the water supply in this era where we have toothpaste and  mouthwashes,” Kennedy concluded. 

“The more fluoride you get, the lower your IQ is going to be … the benefits of fluoride are topical,” Secretary Kennedy said on “The Story With Martha MacCallum.” (Jason Mendez/Getty Images)

Kennedy said he plans to tell the CDC to stop recommending the addition of fluoride to drinking water, the Associated Press reported.

Utah recently became the first state to pass legislation banning fluoride in public drinking water.

Governor Spencer Cox signed the bill into law last month, a move that was applauded by those supporting the “Make America Healthy Again” movement. 

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Lawmakers in other states, including Ohio, South Carolina and Florida, have also submitted proposals to restrict local governments or water system operators from adding fluoride to water.

Thirteen years after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, a California woman is more vibrant than ever — and she has just embarked on a walk across America to showcase the power of action in healthy aging.

Judy Benjamin, PhD, now 80 years old, set off on Saturday, April 5, on a 3,000-mile journey across the country. 

Over five months, she will walk from San Diego, California, to St. Augustine, Florida.

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“People wonder why would I put myself through this,” Benjamin said during an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital the evening before her walk began. “I really want to share with others not to be discouraged.” (See the video at the top of this piece.) 

“Life is here to enjoy, and age is a number, but you don’t have to be identified and characterized by that number.”

Benjamin was 67 when she first learned of her early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. 

It wasn’t a surprise, as she comes from a long line of relatives who were affected by that form of dementia. Her mother, one of 13 children, was 63 when she was diagnosed, and nine of her uncles also got it.

“So obviously it was very scary for me,” Benjamin said during an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital the evening before her walk began. 

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After her mother passed away, Benjamin — who had a high-pressure job at the time — started getting symptoms.

“I was working overseas and started to get really worried because I couldn’t remember things — even my own phone number or locker combination,” she recalled. “I got lost driving, when I’m always really good about direction.”

Benjamin was 67 when she first learned of her early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. It wasn’t a surprise, as she comes from a long line of relatives who were affected by that form of dementia.  (Judy Benjamin)

Benjamin also started to struggle to remember her grandchildren’s names, and even had trouble reading a newspaper article.

“I knew that it was going downhill really quickly, and I was extremely depressed and distressed about that,” she recalled.

“Life is here to enjoy, and age is a number, but you don’t have to be identified and characterized by that number.”

Brain scans showed that Benjamin had a lot of amyloid plaque, as well as some damage to the right and left parietal areas of her brain. 

“I started to get really panicked,” she said.

‘Changed my whole lifestyle’

A close friend recommended a doctor in California, Dr. Dale Bredesen, who was doing some innovative research on treating Alzheimer’s.

“He explained his theory that Alzheimer’s is not caused by one thing — it’s a number of different assaults on the brain, which causes it to become inflamed,” she said. “And he said it was different for everybody. Some people are more affected by some things than others.”

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Bredesen worked with Benjamin to help her reduce the inflammation through a number of steps.

“So I wrote down what he recommended, and I flew back home and I started implementing it to the letter — I changed my whole lifestyle,” she shared.

Some of those lifestyle changes involved optimizing her sleep, ensuring healthy indoor air, incorporating meditation to reduce stress and starting an exercise routine.  

“It’s super important to follow all of the instructions to do what you need to do, and not be casual about it,” Benjamin said about her new healthy living guidance. (Judy Benjamin)

“I also totally changed my diet,” Benjamin shared. “I stopped drinking diet soda, stopped eating sugar, and started eating more whole foods and natural foods — like vegetables and fruit.”

“It’s super important to follow all of the instructions to do what you need to do, and not be casual about it.”

Gradually, she said, things started to change. 

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“It wasn’t overnight; it’s not a magic bullet,” she said. “But I realized one day that I could remember my grandchildren’s names again.”

After seeing firsthand the positive effects of her new lifestyle, Benjamin felt compelled to help others. She ultimately became a national board-certified health and wellness coach, specializing in brain health and neurology.

Judy Benjamin spoke to Fox News Digital about how adopting a healthier lifestyle has kept her Alzheimer’s disease at bay. (Judy Benjamin)

Benjamin said she has been doing longer walks to prepare for her 3,000-mile walk.

“I think there’s really no way to train for a 3,000-mile walk, except walk as much as you can,” she said. “I think walking is the most natural thing that a human being can do. I mean, we were born to walk.”

“I just have to be careful to keep hydrated.”

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Benjamin will be joined on her cross-country walk by a “great support team” as well as a film crew who will gather footage for an upcoming documentary.

“I do have an RV with a very comfortable bed, shower and cooking facilities,” she said. “Whenever possible, if there’s a nice hotel or motel, we’ll stop, but in the long, remote stretches, we’ll be sleeping in the RV.”

“I think there’s really no way to train for a 3,000-mile walk, except walk as much as you can,” said Benjamin (not pictured). “I think walking is the most natural thing that a human being can do. I mean, we were born to walk.” (iStock)

She is also supported by several wellness sponsors, including Apollo Health and CareScout, a provider of long-term care and aging solutions. 

The goal is to shoot for 20 miles per day, depending on the weather and terrain.

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“I will plan on stopping one day a week to rest my body, maybe take a sauna or just kick back,” she said.

“It’s pretty much me as an individual, but I am encouraging people to come and join me and walk with me.”

A doctor points out evidence of Alzheimer’s disease on PET scans at the Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.  (REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo)

Taking action

Today, at 80, Benjamin said she feels younger than she did before her Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

“I’m very energetic and healthy — I have great flexibility and I do have confidence that I will continue to be healthy,” she told Fox News Digital. 

That said, she added, life is “kind of like a crapshoot.”

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“Anything can happen — I’m very aware of that, but all my numbers are great. My blood work, my bone studies, everything is in such good shape that I’m not really worried. I don’t spend much time on the negative.”

Benjamin hopes that her walk will serve as motivation for others to embrace healthier, more active lifestyles for better brain function.

“I want people to see that no matter your age or circumstances, there are steps you can take to live a healthier, more vibrant life.”

“When I received my diagnosis, I had a choice — I could let it define me, or I could take action,” she said. 

“I want people to see that, no matter your age or circumstances, there are steps you can take to live a healthier, more vibrant life. This walk is about proving that possibility.”

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People can follow Benjamin’s journey at Judywalks.com, @judywalksamerica on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube; and on CareScout’s Facebook or LinkedIn pages.

DENVER – Artificial intelligence is quietly transforming how doctors interact with patients — and it might already be in use during your next visit to the doctor’s office.

Thousands of physicians across the country are using a form of AI called ambient listening, surveys show. This technology listens to conversations between doctors and patients, creates real-time transcriptions, and then compiles detailed clinical notes — all without disrupting the flow of the appointment.

Dr. Daniel Kortsch, associate chief of artificial intelligence and digital health at Denver Health, said that ambient listening technology has made a big difference since his practice began using it in fall 2024.

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“It really shifts the doctor-patient interaction, so they can actually just talk and be humans,” Kortsch told Fox News.

At Denver Health, the physicians used an AI tool called Nabla. With just one click, it begins transcribing the doctor’s conversation with a patient — even supporting multiple languages, according to Kortsch. After the visit, it generates a summary that can be added to the patient’s medical record.

This healthcare innovation comes at a critical time. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the U.S. is facing a projected shortage of 57,000 to 72,000 physicians this year, which increases workloads and contributes to provider burnout.

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“We saw that our providers who used Nabla were working less at home. They had less ‘pajama time,’” said Kortsch, referring to the time doctors spend at home in their pajamas, typing on their computers.

For patients who may be skeptical of AI, tech companies are emphasizing that doctors remain fully in control, and that there is a system of checks and balances between physicians and the AI devices writing up patient summaries.

After the visit, the AI tool, Nabla, generates a full summary that can be added to the patient’s medical record. (Nabla)

“Ultimately, the physician is still 100% in control of what happens and making sure … it is indeed the right thing that should be happening for the patient,” Kenneth Harper, the Massachusetts-based head of Dragon Copilot at Microsoft, a provider of medical AI, told Fox News.

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There are currently 600 healthcare organizations — in Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Texas and Pennsylvania — using Dragon Copilot, Microsoft’s ambient listening technology, according to a company spokesperson.

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The tool “promotes clinician well-being, increases efficiency, and improves both provider and patient outcomes through its fast, accurate, secure and intuitive speech and ambient capabilities,” according to Microsoft. 

“It really shifts the doctor-patient interaction, so that they can actually just talk and be humans,” Kortsch told Fox News of the AI technology. (Kennedy Hayes/ Fox News)

While AI is easing the workload for providers, Kortsch said patients are also benefiting from more direct engagement during visits. 

Looking ahead, Kortsch said Denver Health plans to continue expanding the use of this technology beyond doctors. Training is underway for nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists and physical therapists, bringing the benefits of ambient AI to even more parts of the healthcare system.

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“People become doctors not because they want to write notes and fill out paperwork,” he said. “It’s because they want that interaction — and ambient AI gives it to them.”

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The United States is projected to face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036, according to an estimate from the Association of American Medical Colleges.