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Chocolate’s secret ingredient is the fermenting microbes that make it taste so good

Whether baked as chips into a cookie, melted into a sweet warm drink or molded into the shape of a smiling bunny, chocolate is one of the world’s most universally consumed foods.

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Pfizer Announces Positive Results For Teen Covid Vaccine

Early this morning, Pfizer announced results from a phase III trial showing positive results for young participants.

Have Recalls of Male Enhancement Products Begun?

New recalls cover several products that were found to include substances not included on the label, including some dangerous ones.

Lots of Health Insurance Help in Covid Relief Law — But Do Your Homework First

There’s something for everyone with private health insurance in the American Rescue Plan Act, but determining the best way to benefit may be confusing.

A Week’s Worth of Recalls

Two drugs, a dietary supplement, and some devices have been recalled for mislabeled dosages, hidden ingredients, possible injuries and more.

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The Hype Has Faded, but Don’t Count Out Convalescent Plasma in Covid Battle

Six months after it was controversially hailed by Trump administration officials as a “breakthrough” therapy to fight the worst effects of covid-19, convalescent plasma appears to be on the ropes.

A Nasal Decongestant Needs Better Packaging: FDA

No one likes having a stuffy nose, but a new warning from the FDA is encouraging manufacturers of over-the-counter nasal decongestants to make their products tamper-proof.

Liars in the Supplement Aisle: Workout, Weight Loss Labels Don’t Tell All

Around 15% of Americans have tried weight loss supplements. Supplements aren’t held to the same standards as medications in terms of regulatory oversight, which means consumers aren’t always...

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Controversy and confusion as AstraZeneca releases results

AstraZeneca released two sets of phase III safety trial results for its Covid-19 vaccine, each showing slightly different efficacy rates. The inconsistency has kicked up controversy and confusion,...