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New report suggests 'panic buying' of medications by patients and providers caused drug shortages

May 16, 2023

New report suggests 'panic buying' of medications by patients and providers caused drug shortages

In a new report, experts from the Milken Center for Public Health suggested that drug shortages in late 2022 stemmed from hospitals and households “panic buying" medications.

Tick bites and Lyme disease: What to do if a tick bites you or your pet

May 16, 2023

Tick bites and Lyme disease: What to do if a tick bites you or your pet

As people spend more time outside this spring and in the summer ahead, Lyme disease can be a threat, depending on location. Here are smart tips to prevent infection for both humans and pets.

Vermont set to end COVID-era hotel housing for homeless people due to lack of federal funding

May 16, 2023

Vermont set to end COVID-era hotel housing for homeless people due to lack of federal funding

Vermont is set to end the last of the COVID-era housing for homeless people in the upcoming weeks. The program is ending due to a lack of federal funding.

CDC issues alert for new mpox (monkeypox) cases in Chicago

May 15, 2023

CDC issues alert for new mpox (monkeypox) cases in Chicago

Just a few days after the WHO announced the end of the mpox international emergency, the CDC has issued an alert of a resurgence of new cases in the Chicago area.

Medical elites handled vaccine mandates with ‘complete arrogance’: Dr. Marty Makary

May 14, 2023

Medical elites handled vaccine mandates with ‘complete arrogance’: Dr. Marty Makary

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marty Makary joined ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to break down the cost of COVID vaccine mandates on patients.

Unvaccinated migrants pose a uniquely challenging problem in US’s border crisis

May 13, 2023

Unvaccinated migrants pose a uniquely challenging problem in US’s border crisis

NYU School of Medicine Associate Professor Dr. Devi Nampiaparampil joined ‘Cavuto Live’ to discuss the border crisis as the NYC health care system braces for a migrant surge.

Biden’s border crisis creating a public health emergency: Dr. Marc Siegel

May 13, 2023

Biden’s border crisis creating a public health emergency: Dr. Marc Siegel

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel argues the border crisis is creating a ‘public health crisis’ and discusses the Biden administration resuming a coronavirus grant.

Nurse fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine reflects as national emergency ends: 'It's frustrating to look back'

May 13, 2023

Nurse fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine reflects as national emergency ends: 'It's frustrating to look back'

Jenna Viani-Pascale shares her story of losing her job for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine due to medical issues on "The Story with Martha MacCallum."

Kansas Gov. Kelly vetoes pregnancy center funding, lockdown ban

May 12, 2023

Kansas Gov. Kelly vetoes pregnancy center funding, lockdown ban

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed Republican legislation that would have provided state funding to crisis pregnancy centers and banned COVID-style lockdown rules.

With public health emergency over, funding for federal program to recruit doctors may be at risk

May 12, 2023

With public health emergency over, funding for federal program to recruit doctors may be at risk

Funding for a federal program meant to recruit doctors and nurses during the pandemic may come to an end soon now that the public health emergency is over.