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Frequent Dark Chocolate Intake Tied to Reduced Diabetes Risk, Harvard Study Finds
A large-scale study published recently in the British Medical Journal suggests that enjoying several servings of dark chocolate each week may offer more than just a momentary indulgence-consumers could potentially lower their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzing data from over 190,000 U.S. health professionals over three decades found that participants who consumed at least five servings of dark chocolate per week had a 21% lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes compared with those who rarely indulged. 
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Study Reveals Lead Exposure Linked to 151 Million U.S. Psychiatric Cases Over 75 Years
The widespread use of leaded gasoline in the United States throughout much of the 20th century has left a profound legacy of mental health challenges, according to a groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. The research estimates that lead exposure during childhood has contributed to 151 million psychiatric cases across the country over the past 75 years, altering the mental health landscape for generations of Americans. 
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Hidden Belly Fat May Predict Alzheimer's Decades in Advance, Study Shows
Visceral fat, the type of fat stored deep in the abdomen, may signal an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years before symptoms emerge, according to research presented at the Radiological Society of North America's (RSNA) annual meeting. The findings shed new light on the connection between obesity and brain health, offering insights that could shape prevention strategies for the most common form of dementia. 
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72,000 Pounds of Meat and Poultry Recalled Amid Listeria Outbreak Linked to Infant Death
A listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products has prompted Yu Shang Food, Inc. to recall more than 72,000 pounds of food items, federal officials announced Friday. The outbreak, spanning four states, has caused 11 illnesses, nine hospitalizations, and the death of an infant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 
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Ground Beef Recall Expands as 15 Minnesotans Fall Ill from E. Coli
Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. has recalled over 167,000 pounds of ground beef after 15 people in Minnesota fell ill from E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly strain of bacteria. Federal health officials announced the recall this week following an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, which found the contaminated meat to be the source of the outbreak. 
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CDC Confirms First H5N1 Bird Flu Case in a U.S. Child; Public Risk Remains Low
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed on Friday the first human case of H5N1 bird flu in a child in the United States. The child, who resides in Alameda County, California, experienced mild symptoms and has since been recovering at home. This is the first reported case of the avian influenza H5 virus in a child in the country, prompting an investigation into the source of exposure. 
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Ground Beef Recall: Wolverine Packing Co. Pulls Over 167,000 Pounds Due to E. Coli Concerns
Wolverine Packing Co., a Detroit-based meat processing company, is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef due to potential contamination with E. coli O157. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) made the announcement following an outbreak linked to ground beef that sickened 15 people in Minnesota earlier this month. 
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Most Americans Unlikely to Get Updated COVID-19 Vaccine, Survey Finds
A new survey from the Pew Research Center reveals that most Americans are unlikely to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine, reflecting growing vaccine hesitancy and significant partisan divides. The poll, conducted from October 21 to 27 among 9,593 U.S. adults, found that 60% of respondents said they are "probably not" planning to get the latest shot. In contrast, only 24% indicated they "probably" would, while 15% reported having already received the updated vaccine. The survey's margin of error was 1.3 percentage points. 
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FDA Finds Bacteria and Mold at Tom's of Maine Facility, Demands Immediate Action
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to Tom's of Maine, a Colgate-Palmolive-owned personal care brand, after an inspection revealed bacteria contamination and unsanitary conditions at its manufacturing facility in Sanford, Maine. The inspection, conducted in May, uncovered multiple violations, including the presence of bacteria in water used to make toothpaste and a "mold-like" black substance near production equipment. The findings have prompted significant concern over product safety and manufacturing practices. 
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Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Prompts Nationwide Recall of Carrots Sold at Major Retailers
A widespread recall of carrots and baby carrots sold under multiple brand names has been issued across the United States after the vegetables were linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak. 
