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FDA Finds Lead Contamination in Six Brands of Ground Cinnamon, Urges Voluntary Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has discovered elevated levels of lead in six brands of ground cinnamon spice, prompting the agency to advise consumers to discard the products and urge manufacturers to voluntarily recall the affected items. 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has discovered elevated levels of lead in six brands of ground cinnamon spice, prompting the agency to advise consumers to discard the products and urge manufacturers to voluntarily recall the affected items. -
Clinique, Clearasil, and Other Acne Products Found to Contain Carcinogenic Chemical
An independent U.S. laboratory, Valisure, has reported finding high levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, in several popular acne treatments from leading skincare brands, including Estee Lauder's Clinique, Target's Up & Up, and Reckitt Benckiser-owned Clearasil. 
An independent U.S. laboratory, Valisure, has reported finding high levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, in several popular acne treatments from leading skincare brands, including Estee Lauder's Clinique, Target's Up & Up, and Reckitt Benckiser-owned Clearasil. -
Experts Warn CDC's Streamlined Respiratory Virus Guidance Could Misrepresent COVID-19 Risks
However, this change has sparked concern among public health experts who worry that the CDC's attempt to treat COVID-19 like other common respiratory viruses, such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), could misrepresent the risks associated with the virus. 
However, this change has sparked concern among public health experts who worry that the CDC's attempt to treat COVID-19 like other common respiratory viruses, such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), could misrepresent the risks associated with the virus. -
Sweet Danger: Diet Drinks Linked to 20% Higher Risk of Irregular Heartbeat
A new study has found a disturbing connection between consumption of artificially sweetened beverages like diet sodas and an elevated risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a dangerous irregular heartbeat that can lead to strokes, heart failure and other serious complications. 
A new study has found a disturbing connection between consumption of artificially sweetened beverages like diet sodas and an elevated risk of developing atrial fibrillation, a dangerous irregular heartbeat that can lead to strokes, heart failure and other serious complications. -
New CDC Guidelines End 5-Day Isolation, Emphasize Symptom Improvement for COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the cessation of its five-day isolation rule for individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. The updated guidance, reflecting a strategic pivot in managing the pandemic, now advises that individuals may resume normal activities once they exhibit symptom improvement and remain fever-free for at least 24 hours without the aid of medication. 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the cessation of its five-day isolation rule for individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. The updated guidance, reflecting a strategic pivot in managing the pandemic, now advises that individuals may resume normal activities once they exhibit symptom improvement and remain fever-free for at least 24 hours without the aid of medication. -
Tornado Warnings and Severe Storms Hit Chicago, Prompting Power Outages and Travel Disruptions
Severe weather swept through the Chicago area on Tuesday, prompting multiple tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm alerts across northern Illinois, including parts of Cook County and the city of Chicago itself. 
Severe weather swept through the Chicago area on Tuesday, prompting multiple tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm alerts across northern Illinois, including parts of Cook County and the city of Chicago itself. -
Norovirus Outbreaks Surge in the U.S., Northeast Hit Particularly Hard
The United States is grappling with a significant uptick in norovirus cases, a highly contagious virus known for causing acute gastroenteritis, characterized by severe vomiting and diarrhea. 
The United States is grappling with a significant uptick in norovirus cases, a highly contagious virus known for causing acute gastroenteritis, characterized by severe vomiting and diarrhea. -
New Study Links Air Pollution to Significant Increase in Cancer Risks
The study, which is poised for publication and was preliminarily reported by the Daily Mail, underscores a 45% increased likelihood of breast cancer and a 20% to 28% elevated risk for prostate cancer attributable to polluted air. 
The study, which is poised for publication and was preliminarily reported by the Daily Mail, underscores a 45% increased likelihood of breast cancer and a 20% to 28% elevated risk for prostate cancer attributable to polluted air. -
Unseasonable Storms and Temperature Swings Challenge the Midwest
As the Midwest experiences a meteorological anomaly, record-breaking warmth akin to springtime conditions paves the way for a series of unusual severe weather events, including potent thunderstorms poised to sweep across the region. 
As the Midwest experiences a meteorological anomaly, record-breaking warmth akin to springtime conditions paves the way for a series of unusual severe weather events, including potent thunderstorms poised to sweep across the region. -
Migrants Blamed for Norovirus Outbreak in Northeast by 'Outraged' Social Media Users, What Does CDC Data Say?
Amid a troubling surge of norovirus cases in the Northeastern United States, a contentious debate has emerged on social media, with some users attributing the outbreak to migrants. This highly contagious virus, known for causing severe gastroenteritis, has seen a spike in positivity rates, igniting fears and speculation among the populace. 
Amid a troubling surge of norovirus cases in the Northeastern United States, a contentious debate has emerged on social media, with some users attributing the outbreak to migrants. This highly contagious virus, known for causing severe gastroenteritis, has seen a spike in positivity rates, igniting fears and speculation among the populace.
