This is a bitter pill to swallow. Many cocoa products in the US contain concerning levels of toxic heavy metals, a new study from George Washington University warns. Many cocoa products in the US contain worrisome levels of lead and cadmium, a new study from George Washington University warns. Picture Partners – stock.adobe.com Researchers analyzed 72 cocoa-based foods — including dark chocolate, often praised as a heart-healthy treat — over eight years. They found that 43% of the products contained an amount of lead that tops recommendations, while 35% exceeded cadmium limits. Surprisingly, organic-labeled products had higher levels of lead and cadmium than non-organic products, the researchers said. Contamination can come from soil or occur during manufacturing. A single serving of these cocoa items may not pose significant health risks, but several servings might. Leigh Frame, director of integrative medicine at GW, led the testing of 72 cocoa-based products. The George Washingto...
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New, contagious fungal infection found in NYC — how to stay safe
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With the arrival of a new, highly contagious fungal infection in NYC, health experts are sharing what you need to know to keep yourself safe.
“The first thing to note is that we do not have evidence this infection is endemic in the US or even widespread in the US,” Dr. Avrom S. Caplan, who led the study of the man’s case, told The Post on Thursday.
“Our goal is to raise awareness so that clinicians know to think about this, and so that people can seek medical advice if they chronic, itchy rashes that are not going away with topical treatments, especially involving the groin,” added Caplan, an assistant professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Health experts are warning of new and highly contagious fungal strains after an NYC man in his 30s developed a sexually transmitted form of ringworm — the first reported case in the US. Getty ImagesDetails of the man’s infection were shared Wednesday in the journal JAMA Dermatology. Caplan et al JAMA Dermatol
After traveling to England, Greece and California, the man experienced a scaly, itchy “eruption” of a rash on his groin, genitalia, legs, arms and back, according to the case report.
TMVII had been found among men having contact with sex workers in Southeast Asia and has reached Europe, where evidence suggests it is spread through sexual contact.
Contrary to prior reports, shaving the groin and intimate area did not increase the likelihood of contracting TMVII.
Last year, 13 instances of TMVII were recorded in France. Of the diagnosed, 11 men reported sex exclusively with men and nine disclosed having multiple partners in the month preceding infection.
The NYC man shared that he had multiple male sex partners, none of whom displayed a similar infection.
Researchers caution that TMVII rashes differ from the classic circular expression of ringworm seen here. Getty Images
Caplan tells The Post that symptoms of TMVII are similar to those associated with ringworm — mainly itchy, round, scaly patches on the skin. Highly inflammatory lesions and abscesses may also be seen.
Researchers caution that TMVII rashes differ from the classic circular expression of ringworm and may be confused for eczema, delaying proper treatment.
Infections caused by TMVII are difficult to treat and can take months to clear up, but thus far, appear responsive to standard antifungal therapies.
Caplan’s NYC patient was treated with a six-week course of terbinafine (also known as Lamisil). Due to persistent infection, he transitioned to a daily dose of the antifungal medication itraconazole and saw further improvement.
TMVII symptoms to watch for
Itchy, round, scaly patches on the skin, particularly if the groin is affected
Rash worsens with the application of antifungal or anti-inflammatory ointment
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