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Xylitol is a sugar substitute used in many products sold as sugar-free, low-sugar or keto-friendly. It is especially common in chewing gum and mints, but it can also turn up in jam, desserts, yogurt, protein bars, toothpaste, mouthwash and some medicines. New research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026 has put the … Read more
Mangoes sold at select Walmart stores in four states are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Panorama Produce announced the recall after federal sampling detected the bacteria in mangoes grown on the same farm as the fruit that reached U.S. stores. The recall covers 302 boxes of size 9 mangoes distributed between … Read more
November 2026 is an important date to watch for telehealth providers across the U.S. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is moving toward a permanent framework for telemedicine prescribing, with a final rule expected that month. With regulatory changes on the horizon, providers may also be reviewing their quality and compliance credentials. Several telehealth accreditations are … Read more
The United States buys more goods and services from the rest of the world than it sells abroad. In June, that gap stood at $73.3 billion. The next official report, covering July 2026, will be released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and Census Bureau on September 3 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. For most … Read more
More than two million Americans work as heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 2,062,040 of them in May 2025, making truck driving one of the country’s largest occupations. The workforce is even bigger when other commercial driving jobs are included. Nearly one million people work as light truck drivers, and … Read more