Dementia in a person in their 30s, 40s or 50s poses special challenges, starting with getting a diagnosis.Dementia in a person in their 30s, 40s…
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Senate Panel OKs Califf Nomination for F.D.A. Chief
A split committee vote revealed concerns about the opioid epidemic and abortion policies, foreshadowing a likely close vote on confirmation by the full Senate.A split…
View More Senate Panel OKs Califf Nomination for F.D.A. ChiefThe C.D.C.’s New Challenge? Grappling With Imperfect Science
The Omicron coronavirus variant is moving much faster than researchers can, worsening a longstanding problem: The agency must make tough decisions with scant data.The Omicron…
View More The C.D.C.’s New Challenge? Grappling With Imperfect ScienceUS Surgeon General Warns That Omicron Has Not Yet Peaked
As the fast-spreading variant has blanketed the country, known cases and hospitalizations have surged, and officials warn of tough weeks ahead.As the fast-spreading variant has…
View More US Surgeon General Warns That Omicron Has Not Yet PeakedHospitals Confront the Fallout From Supreme Court Ruling on Vaccine Mandate
They could face more staff shortages, and workers and facilities could feel caught between opposing state and federal policies.They could face more staff shortages, and…
View More Hospitals Confront the Fallout From Supreme Court Ruling on Vaccine MandateHalting Progress and Happy Accidents: How mRNA Vaccines Were Made
The stunning Covid vaccines manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna drew upon long-buried discoveries made in the hopes of ending past epidemics.The stunning Covid vaccines manufactured…
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Biden Team Regroups After Supreme Court Loss On COVID Mandates
Biden said the mandates have already had their desired effect on reducing the number of unvaccinated adults.Biden said the mandates have already had their desired…
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CDC Acknowledges Cloth Masks Are Less Effective Than Others
The federal agency’s new guidance reflects warnings from other public health experts throughout the omicron surge.The federal agency’s new guidance reflects warnings from other public…
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Disability Advocates Demand Public Apology From CDC Director After ‘Hurtful’ Comments
Rochelle Walensky called it “really encouraging” that most COVID-19 deaths among the vaccinated are of people with “at least four comorbidities.”Rochelle Walensky called it “really…
View More Disability Advocates Demand Public Apology From CDC Director After ‘Hurtful’ CommentsCloth Masks Do Not Protect Against Virus as Effectively as Others, C.D.C. Says
The update in guidance comes as Covid cases continue to soar.The update in guidance comes as Covid cases continue to soar.Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Centers for Disease…
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