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 too low to pose a health risk 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 “no doubt” hit by a bullet during an assassination attempt earlier this month, FBI deputy director Paul Abbate said at a Senate hearing. (Politico)

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

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

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

Olympic triathlon athletes finally swam in the Seine 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? Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) maker Novo Nordisk, that’s who. (NPR)

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

In related news, drug price inflation will hit 3.81% in 2025, according to Vizient, a healthcare performance improvement company.

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

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

Eastern equine encephalitis is heating up in Florida, with 19 cases of the fatal disease occurring in horses there so far this year. (Newsweek)

A Denver police recruit who lost both legs during a “hazing ritual” that was part of the officers’ fight training is suing the department, the city, and paramedics. (AP)

Boar’s Head recalled 7 million pounds of deli meat after it was linked to a listeria outbreak. (Fox Business)

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

The United Arab Emirates and WHO evacuated 85 patients from Gaza who were sick or severely injured, and transported them to Abu Dhabi, the WHO said.

Wells Fargo employees sued the financial services firm 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 are already paying their workers the new, higher rate. (CalMatters)

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