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FDA panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for people 65 and older, high-risk patients

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Coronavirus September 17

FDA panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for people 65 and older, high-risk patients

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel on Friday endorsed emergency approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shot at least six months following the second dose among people ages 65 and older and those at high risk of occupational exposure and severe COVID-19.

Diet rich in dairy may be linked to lower risk of heart disease: report

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Diet rich in dairy may be linked to lower risk of heart disease: report

A diet rich in dairy fat may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say.

Idaho woman loses baby after coronavirus battle: report

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Idaho woman loses baby after coronavirus battle: report

A pregnant Idaho woman’s baby did not survive after she went into labor earlier this month while in a medically induced coma because of the coronavirus, according to a report.

CDC director denies defying agency panel over COVID-19 booster recommendations

HEALTH 1 day ago

CDC director denies defying agency panel over COVID-19 booster recommendations

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky denied overruling an agency advisory committee that had reportedly refused to endorse Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots during a White House briefing Friday afternoon.

Methamphetamine-involved overdose deaths spike in US, study shows

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Methamphetamine-involved overdose deaths spike in US, study shows

Methamphetamine-involved overdose deaths nearly tripled from 2015 to 2019 in the United States, according to a new National Institutes of Health (NIH) study.

Common painkiller acetaminophen could alter fetal development, researchers warn

HEALTH 1 day ago

Common painkiller acetaminophen could alter fetal development, researchers warn

A group of researchers is calling for greater caution in the use of paracetamol, commonly known as acetaminophen or APAP, during pregnancy.

Exercise and weight loss: Why working out may not help as much as you think

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Exercise and weight loss: Why working out may not help as much as you think

For every 100 calories burned as a result of working out, the study says most people will net fewer than 72 calories burned, according to a new study published in Current Biology.

Coronavirus in the US: State-by-state breakdown

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Coronavirus in the US: State-by-state breakdown

In the U.S., all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have reported confirmed cases of COVID-19, tallying more than 42,672,291 illnesses and at least 684,357 deaths.

COVID-19 variant R.1 is ‘something really to watch,' researcher says

HEALTH 2 days ago

COVID-19 variant R.1 is ‘something really to watch,' researcher says

As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, researchers are keeping a close eye on the R.1 variant in the United States.

CDC advisers try to work out the details on booster shots

Vaccine 2 days ago

CDC advisers try to work out the details on booster shots

With booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine now authorized in the U.S., government advisers reconvened on Thursday to tackle this question: Exactly who should roll up their sleeves right away?

Asthma organization warns of new social media trend using hydrogen peroxide to treat COVID-19

HEALTH 2 days ago

Asthma organization warns of new social media trend using hydrogen peroxide to treat COVID-19

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has issued a warning about a concerning new social media trend in which people are breathing in hydrogen peroxide through nebulizers to treat or prevent COVID-19.

New York health chief, defender of Cuomo COVID policies, resigning

New York 2 days ago

New York health chief, defender of Cuomo COVID policies, resigning

New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker, who was a leading defender of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has submitted his resignation, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday.

Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids?

Coronavirus 2 days ago

Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids?

Experts say there's no strong evidence that the delta variant makes children and teens sicker than earlier versions of the coronavirus, although delta has led to a surge in infections among kids because it's more contagious.

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Donations pour in for Navy veteran's new scooter after viral TikTok

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Donations pour in for Navy veteran's new scooter after viral TikTok

WWII vet hits the skies for his 100th birthday

Proud American September 16

WWII vet hits the skies for his 100th birthday

Fox Nation offering First Responders free subscription, new content honoring America's heroes

Fox Nation September 13

Fox Nation offering First Responders free subscription, new content honoring America's heroes

Former soldier flies solo with adaptive paragliding program

Proud American September 4

Former soldier flies solo with adaptive paragliding program