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FDA Looking at Cinnamon as Source of Lead in Fruit Puree Products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday it has found early evidence that cinnamon may be the source of high levels of lead in fruit puree pouches that

First Asthma-Linked Death Highlights Hazards at Marijuana-Processing Plants

A young woman working at a Massachusetts cannabis-processing facility who developed new-onset asthma and later died of a fatal asthma attack is the first such f

Taking Standing Blood Pressure Measure Aids Hypertension Diagnosis

Standing blood pressure (BP), alone or in combination with seated BP, outperformed seated BP alone in diagnosing hypertension in adults, according to a study re

High BMI Increases Complications for Chest Masculinization Surgery

Among transgender and nonbinary patients undergoing chest masculinization surgery (CMS), people with high body mass index (BMI) have a slightly increased risk f

AHA: Self-Monitoring, Remote Physician-Guided Titration Aids Postpartum BP Control

The combination of self-monitoring and physician-guided titration of antihypertensive medications is associated with lower postpartum blood pressure following a

AHA: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Significantly Cuts Angina Symptoms

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) improves symptoms versus placebo among patients with stable angina and taking no chest pain medication, according to a

AHA: Lung Inflation Occurs Infrequently With Ventilation During 30:2 CPR

Lung inflation occurs infrequently with bag-valve-mask ventilation during 30 2 cardiopulmonary resuscitation, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in C

Air Filters Probably Won't Cut Your Odds for Illness: Study

but it is vital that public health decision makers have a full picture, Brainard added.The study was published Nov. 16 in the journal Preventive Medicine.The re

FDA Moves Against Vape Products That Mimic Toys, Slushies and Appeal to Kids

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking action against e-cigarettes disguised to look like everyday items that appeal to young people.The FDA sent warni

Eye-to-Eye Contact in Conversation Is Rarer Than You Might Think

the gesture communicates nonverbal information that s vital for future interaction, the researchers noted.For the study, the research team paired up participant

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