We've been trying to wean ourselves off of eating worms ever since we saw a terrifying documentary about the subject, but it seems that many New Yorkers have been turning to the squirmy invertebrates as an amorous remedy. "Himalayan Viagra," aka "yarsagumba" or "dong chong xia cao," is being sought out by older men to jumpstart their love lives—the dried dead bodies of the worm can be brewed into an anti-impotence tea. And you know it's gotta work if people are shelling out serious bones to get it. more ›

The FDA has issued a warning, saying anyone who has used Magic Power Coffee should stop. Magic Power Coffee advertises that "your 'special moments' can increase to a level you only dreamed" by drinking the instant "Passion Coffee," but the FDA says the coffee can significantly lower blood pressure. Wait, this coffee is supposed to make you relaxed? more ›

Health officials say his death was caused by a hardened resin, made partly from venom collected from toads of the Bufo genus, which contains chemicals called “bufadienolides” known to disrupt heart rhythms. The aphrodisiac is supposed to be applied topically, not eaten, but authorities warn that even that use can be harmful. more ›