Month : March 2024

In a concerning development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has detected elevated levels of lead in six brands of ground cinnamon spice. This revelation comes months after the agency’s recall of lead-contaminated applesauce pouches last autumn. The FDA’s announcement on Wednesday highlighted that these six brands of ground cinnamon contained......

In a recent report, the independent laboratory Valisure raised alarm bells, stating that high levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, can form in acne treatment products containing benzoyl peroxide. According to Valisure’s findings, benzene could form at levels exceeding 800 times the “conditionally restricted” concentration limit set by the US Food and Drug......

A groundbreaking study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, reveals the remarkable effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in preventing tooth decay among elementary school students. This research underscores SDF’s potential to revolutionize cavity prevention and treatment programs, offering a cost-effective alternative to conventional methods. Led by NYU College of Dentistry, the CariedAway initiative,......