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Want to see what COVID strain you have? The government says no
“There would have to be some clinical significance for there to be a good reason to give this information.”
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Biden vaccine mandate rule could be ready within weeks
Companies that refuse to follow the standard could be fined $13,600 per violation.
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CDC officially endorses third dose of mRNA vaccines for immunocompromised
Just hours after the FDA updated its EUA for COVID vaccines, the CDC has recommended a third dose for those who are at higher risk for severe or...
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FDA may okay COVID booster for vulnerable adults before weekend: Media
Between one-third and one-half of...
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FDA moves to ban menthol in cigarettes
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Super Bowl ad for diabetes device prompts debate
A commercial starring Nick Jonas provoked discussion during the Super Bowl. Some with type 1 diabetes who have the Dexcom CGM were happy to see it...
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New dietary guidelines omit recommended cuts to sugar, alcohol intake
The guidelines omit a recommendation from the advisory committee’s ...
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Second COVID-19 vaccine ready for use, CDC panel says
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Moderna COVID-19 vaccine wins decisive recommendation from FDA panel
The advisers and FDA staff also honed in on several key issues with COVID-19 vaccines, including the challenge of having people in the placebo...
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Health sector has spent $464 million on lobbying in 2020
PhRMA leads sector through the third quarter, with the American Hospital Association just behind.