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Emergency Shipment of Baby Formula Arrives From Europe
- By Dennis Thompson and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- May 23, 2022
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A 35-ton shipment of hypoallergenic baby formula from Switzerland arrived in the United States on Sunday, the first delivery in what the Biden administration is calling "Operation Fly Formula" to deal with a nationwide shortage.
The 132 pallets of formula arrived in Indi...
Biden Invokes Defense Act to Boost Supply of Infant Formula
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
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Faced with mounting pressure to help desperate parents, President Joe Biden on Wednesday invoked the power of the wartime Defense Production Act to get more of the precious product into American homes.
Under the new powers, the federal government can use commercial airc...
After Roe v. Wade: Could Bans on Out-of-State Abortions, Mail-Order Pills Be Next?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 16, 2022
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"I do not believe that the overturning of Roe v. Wade is where any of this will end."
So warns Rachel Fey, vice president of policy and strategic partnerships for Power to Decide, a contraception advocacy group dedicated to reducing the risk for unplanned pregnancies.
After a Sweeping Review, CDC Looks to Rebuild Public Trust
- Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2022
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In April, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched a new center to better forecast infectious disease outbreaks. It also underwent a month-long review to examine their current systems and inform future strategies.
Together, these announcements paint ...
Vaccination Mandate for Federal Workers Reinstated by Appeals Court
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 8, 2022
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A rule requiring U.S. federal government employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 has been reinstated by a federal appeals court.
COVID Restrictions Eased in England
- Robert Preidt
- January 19, 2022
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Numerous COVID restrictions will be dropped in England because government experts believe the Omicron variant "has now peaked nationally," British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday.
As of Jan. 27, COVID-19 passes will no longer be needed to enter large-scale ev...
White House Launches Website for Free Home COVID Tests One Day Ahead of Schedule
- Ernie Mundell
- January 18, 2022
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It was slated to debut on Wednesday, but the federal government quietly launched its website for Americans to order free at-home COVID tests one day early.
Go to COVIDTests.gov and you can quickly order four tests...
Politics Clouds Folks' Views on COVID Rules, Global Survey Confirms
- Robert Preidt
- January 18, 2022
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People's political views do affect their opinions about COVID-19 policies, a new study confirms, but researchers also found that advice from trusted experts can override those political biases.
"These findings underscore how important it is to have communications come fr...
COVAX Program Has Now Sent 1 Billion COVID Vaccines to Poorer Nations
- Cara Murez
- January 17, 2022
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The latest shipment of 1.1 million COVID-19 vaccines to Rwanda this weekend signaled a noteworthy achievement: The COVAX program, a United Nations-backed program providing poorer countries with va...
Surge of U.S. Military Medical Personnel to Ease Medical Worker Shortages
- Robert Preidt
- January 13, 2022
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President Joe Biden plans to announce Thursday that a "surge" of U.S. military medical personnel will soon be deployed to hospitals struggling with staff shortages amid soaring COVID-19 cases.
More than 1,000 will begin arriving at hospitals nationwide starting next week...
Medicaid Rules May Affect Americans' Cancer Survival
- Cara Murez
- January 12, 2022
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The chance of someone who is covered by Medicaid surviving cancer may depend in part on where they live, a new analysis finds.
In states that had lower Medicaid income eligibility limits, cancer survival rates were...
Medicare May Rethink Premium Hike for Pricey Alzheimer’s Drug
- Robin Foster and Robert Preidt
- January 10, 2022
- Full Page
Medicare has been told to reassess a significant premium increase it had announced that largely stemmed from the expensive new Alzheimer's drug
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Biden's Vaccine Mandate for Big Business
- Cara Murez
- January 7, 2022
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The Supreme Court began to hear oral arguments on Friday as it weighs whether the Biden administration can enforce vaccine mandates for large companies.
The justices are also hearing arguments on a separate vaccine mandate for most health care workers.
The court’...
FDA Shortens Time to Booster After Moderna Vaccine to 5 Months
- Ernie Mundell
- January 7, 2022
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Citing the rapid spread of the Omicron variant and the need for protection against it, U.S. federal health officials are shortening the recommended time between the second dose of the Moderna vaccine and a booster shot from six months down to five.
"The country is in t...
AHA News: Health Coach Was Once an Overworked, Unhealthy New Mom Who Had a Stroke at 32
- American Heart Association News
- January 7, 2022
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Kelly Fucheck woke up one summer Sunday ready to spend a quiet morning at home with her husband, Glen. Their toddler, Tomas, had spent the night at grandma's house.
She picked out a pair of comfy pants, but when she tried to put them on, she swayed to the left. Then Kell...
Members of Biden’s Transition Team Call for New COVID Plan
- Cara Murez
- January 6, 2022
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Former members of President Joe Biden’s transition team are calling for a new long-term strategy that envisions a world in which humans learn to live with the new coronavirus.
Six former advisers published three opinion articles Thursday in the
New Zealand Aims for Zero Smokers in a Generation: Could Plan Work Elsewhere?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2021
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Nearly all countries agree: Smoking is bad, and getting people to kick the habit is a worthy public health goal.
But no country has ever attempted what New Zealand is about to try: an outright ban on all cigarette sales.
The plan is to let those who already smoke r...
U.S. Army Reports Progress on COVID Vaccine That Fights All Variants
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2021
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The U.S. Army says it has developed a COVID-19 vaccine it believes could work against any and all coronavirus variants, including Omicron.
Results from early human trials of the Spike Ferritin Nanoparticle (SpFN) COVID vaccine are expected by the end of the month, the Ar...
Biden Administration to Tackle Lead in Drinking Water
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- December 17, 2021
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In an effort to further lower lead levels in drinking water, the Biden administration on Thursday announced $2.9 billion in infrastructure bill funds for lead pipe removal and tighter lead limits.
The new, tougher limits to be imposed by the Environmental Protection Agen...
Supreme Court Allows Legal Challenges to Texas Abortion Law, But Doesn't Overturn It
- Robert Preidt
- December 10, 2021
- Full Page
Abortion providers in Texas can sue state officials in federal court over the state's new abortion law, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday, but it refused to block the law while such legal actions may be taken.
Biden Pledges to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Americans
- Robin Foster
- December 7, 2021
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President Joe Biden promised cheaper prescription drugs for all Americans on Monday as his social agenda legislation winds its way through Congress.
Biden tried to shift Americans' focus to pocketbook provisions overlooked in his $2 trillion legislation, which deals with...
Medicaid Expansion Saved Lives in Affected States: Study
- Robert Preidt
- December 7, 2021
- Full Page
In a sign that the expansion of Medicaid has really worked, new research finds that death rates have declined in states that expanded the public health insurance program.
Medicaid expansion began in 2014 as part of the Affordable Care Act (also known as "Obamacare") and ...
Over 234,000 Pounds of Ham, Pepperoni Recalled Due to Listeria
- Robert Preidt
- December 6, 2021
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Nearly 235,000 pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products were recalled by Michigan-based Alexander & Hornung on Sunday due to possible listeria contamination.
There are no confirmed reports of illness associated with the products that were sold across the United ...
Most Vaccinated Adults Plan to Get Boosters: Poll
- Cara Murez
- December 3, 2021
- Full Page
Most vaccinated American adults have every intention of getting booster shots, a new poll finds.
Only about one in five say they won't get it, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) survey conducted with 1,820 U.S. adults between Nov. 8 and Nov. 22. About 23% of v...
Biden Pushes Vaccines, Masks as Best Defense Against Omicron Variant
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 29, 2021
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Vaccines and masks will be the United States' first line of defense against the new Omicron variant, not lockdowns or border closures, President Joe Biden told the nation Monday.
"If people are vaccinated and wear their mask, there's no need for lockdowns," Biden said, n...
President Biden to Undergo Routine Colonoscopy
- Dennis Thompson
- November 19, 2021
- Full Page
President Joe Biden is undergoing a routine colonoscopy Friday, and will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris while he's sedated for the procedure, the White House said.
The colonoscopy will be part of Biden's first routine physical exam as president, a...
Many Kids Separated From Families at U.S. Border Suffer PTSD
- November 18, 2021
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Parents and children who were separated under the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" immigration policy have shown lasting psychological trauma -- even after being reunited, a new study finds.
Between 2017 and 2018, more than 5,000 children were separated from their...
Biden Expected to Name Former FDA Head Dr. Robert Califf to Lead Agency Again
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- November 12, 2021
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Despite concerns about his close ties to the drug industry, President Joe Biden is expected on Friday to nominate Dr. Robert Califf, former head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to lead the agency once more.
Califf, who served during the last year of the Obama a...
Biden Announces New Lung Health Program for U.S. Veterans
- Robert Preidt
- November 11, 2021
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A new program to help U.S. veterans with lung problems caused by inhaling toxins while deployed was announced on Veterans Day by President Joe Biden.
It will also assess the potential connection between cancers and time spent overseas breathing poor air, according to the...
Hepatitis B Shots Advised for All U.S. Adults Under 60
- Robert Preidt
- November 4, 2021
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All U.S. adults younger than 60 should be vaccinated against hepatitis B, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended Wednesday.
Until now, the shots were recommended only for certain groups of adults, including prisoners, health care workers, internatio...
Medicare Could Negotiate Drug Prices Under Democrat Proposal
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- November 3, 2021
- Full Page
A measure designed to lower prescription drug costs for seniors has been added to President Joe Biden's social safety net and climate change bill that Democratic leaders hope to bring to a House vote this week.
For the first time, the measure would enable the federal gov...
Biden Administration Moves to Cut Methane Emissions That Threaten Climate, Health
- Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- November 2, 2021
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A new rule to sharply cut methane emissions and other oil and gas industry air pollutants that harm health and contribute to climate change is in the works.
The new Clean Air Act rule proposed Tuesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would cut 41 million...
White House Announces COVID Vaccination Plan for Young Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2021
- Full Page
The White House on Wednesday unveiled a national plan to roll out coronavirus vaccines for 5- to 11-year-olds that is designed to make getting shots as easy and comfortable as possible for both kids and their parents.
Rather than mass vaccination sites, the Biden adminis...
Fully Immunized Colin Powell Dies of COVID: Can Vaccines Protect You?
- Robin Foster
- October 18, 2021
- Full Page
Colin Powell, the first Black person to become Secretary of State, and a statesman who helped shape U.S. foreign policy for decades, died Monday of complications from COVID-19. He was 84.
"General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint ...
FDA Panel Recommends Approval of Johnson & Johnson Booster Shot
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- October 15, 2021
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In a unanimous vote, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisory panel on Friday recommended that the agency grant emergency use of booster shots of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine.
The FDA is expected to make a decision within days that will help gu...
Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Can Enter United States Beginning Nov. 8
- Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster
- October 15, 2021
- Full Page
All international travelers who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus will be able to enter the United States beginning Nov. 8, an official at the White House told The New York Times.
The announcement came on the heels of news on Wednesday that ...
State Lotteries Didn't Help Boost Vaccination Rates
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 15, 2021
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A shot at winning $1 million did nothing to budge the number of people who got the COVID-19 jab.
Former FDA Chief Robert Califf a Contender to Head Agency Again
- Robert Preidt
- October 14, 2021
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Former U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner Robert Califf is under strong consideration by the White House to once again lead the agency.
The FDA hasn't had a permanent head for more than eight months and is being overseen by acting commissioner Janet Woodcock....
California Expands Access to Free Menstrual Products in Schools
- Robert Preidt
- October 12, 2021
- Full Page
Free menstrual pads and tampons must be provided in restrooms at all California public schools and colleges starting in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The bill, signed on Oct. 8 by Gov. Gavin Newsom, adds to a 2017 law requiring low-income schools in disadvantaged areas to...
Over Half of Police Killings Aren't Reported, Blacks Most Likely Victims
- Cara Murez
- October 1, 2021
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While high-profile cases like the 2020 killing of George Floyd have cast a harsh spotlight on police violence in the United States, researchers say deaths attributable to it have been underreported for at least 40 years.
That's the key finding in a new study published Se...
Americans Divided on Biden's Vaccine Mandate, Poll Finds
- Steven Reinberg
- September 30, 2021
- Full Page
Americans are of two minds about President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate, with political party affiliation playing a pivotal role in their opinions, a new poll finds.
Most Democrats are for it and most Republicans are against it, the survey from the Associated Press
Second Report on Toxins in Baby Foods Finds Continuing Problems
- Cara Murez
- September 30, 2021
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Despite the troubling findings of a congressional report released earlier this year on toxins in baby foods, a new report finds even more manufacturers are selling baby foods that contain potentially unsafe levels of heavy metals.
The toxins in question include dangerous...
EPA to Sharply Limit Refrigerant Production in New Climate Rule
- Steven Reinberg
- September 23, 2021
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In a move to combat global warming, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Thursday that it will restrict U.S. production and use of hydrofluorocarbons by 85% over the next 15 years.
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are potent greenhouse gases often used in re...
Biden Administration Buys More Monoclonal Antibody Treatments to Ward Off Shortage
- Cara Murez
- September 16, 2021
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As severe cases of COVID-19 rise and demand surges for monoclonal antibody treatments, the U.S. government is ordering more from two key suppliers.
Monoclonal antibodies, which are lab-engineered immune system proteins, can help trigger a healthy immune response against ...
Appeals Court Backs Florida's Ban on School Mask Mandates
- Cara Murez
- September 13, 2021
- Full Page
The law on whether or not students in Florida schools will be required to wear masks has changed again.
On Friday the First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee reinstated that state's ban on school mask mandates, CBS News reported.
The issue has been i...
COVAX Cuts Global COVID Vaccine Supply Estimates By a Quarter
- Cara Murez
- September 13, 2021
- Full Page
Fewer COVID-19 vaccine doses than expected will be available through the global COVAX program, affecting many less-affluent nations waiting on these doses.
The United Nations forecast last week that it would have about 25% fewer vaccines to distribute through COVAX this ...
Judge Rules Against Florida's Ban on School Mask Mandates
- Cara Murez
- September 9, 2021
- Full Page
School districts in Florida can require their students to wear masks, despite the governor's order blocking mask mandates -- for now at least.
A circuit court judge in Leon County ruled Wednesday that the state can't enforce Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates...
More Affordable Housing, Healthier Hearts?
- Cara Murez
- September 9, 2021
- Full Page
One of the keys to good health could be in the hands of those who decide zoning policies for their communities.
Inclusionary zoning policies that provide for affordable housing were associated with lower rates of heart disease for those who benefited from these dwellings...
Pentagon Says Troops Must Start Lining Up Now for COVID Shots
- Robin Foster and Robert Preidt
- August 25, 2021
- Full Page
Unvaccinated U.S. troops must immediately start getting COVID-19 vaccines, says a memo issued Tuesday by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which recently received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, will be added to the li...
American Dental Association Pushes for Dental Coverage Under Medicaid
- Robert Preidt
- August 20, 2021
- Full Page
Dental care should be a required part of Medicaid coverage for adults in every state, the American Dental Association and nearly 130 other organizations urge in a letter to Congress.
The groups called on lawmakers to support and advance a bill called the Medicaid Dental ...