Heavy Metal in Chocolate; Trump 'No Doubt' Hit By Bullet; FDA Cinnamon Warning Grows

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Levels of heavy metal in chocolate are likely when consumed as a single serving, but multiple servings could exceed California's allowable dose levels, an analysis of 72 consumer cocoa products in the U.S. suggested. (Frontiers in Nutrition)

Former president Donald Trump was during an assassination attempt earlier this month, FBI deputy director Paul Abbate said at a Senate hearing. (Politico)

Approximately 59 million U.S. adults in 2023 and nearly one in three teens received mental health treatment, according to from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

President Biden is to get tougher on fentanyl traffickers. (Washington Post)

With a 91-3 vote, the Senate aimed at protecting children online from bullying, drug addiction, and sexual exploitation. (ABC News)

Olympic triathlon athletes as part of their competition; the swim had been postponed due to concerns about water quality. (AP)

Which company was responsible for one out of every five jobs created in Denmark last year? , that's who. (NPR)

Medicare drug-price negotiations are for the first 10 drugs selected. (NPR)

In related news, drug price inflation , according to Vizient, a healthcare performance improvement company.

Could not having your emotional support dog with you on an airplane flight ? Yes, says one California couple. (People)

Amneal Pharmaceuticals its new presentation of potassium phosphates in 0.9% sodium chloride injection intravenous (IV) ready-to-use bags -- the first-ever preservative-free presentation.

in Florida, with 19 cases of the fatal disease occurring in horses there so far this year. (Newsweek)

A Denver police recruit who that was part of the officers' fight training is suing the department, the city, and paramedics. (AP)

Boar's Head after it was linked to a listeria outbreak. (Fox Business)

Meanwhile, the FDA to its alert for ground cinnamon products containing high levels of lead.

The United Arab Emirates and WHO who were sick or severely injured, and transported them to Abu Dhabi, the WHO said.

Wells Fargo employees in federal court, accusing it of overcharging employees for prescription drugs. (Reuters)

Although California's new minimum wage law won't officially take effect until at least October, some healthcare employers . (CalMatters)