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White House announces long-COVID action plan
The initiative will gather experts from various federal agencies to expand existing long-COVID clinics and broaden research on symptoms of the...
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CDC recommends hep B vaccination for most adults
The CDC said it wants to expand vaccinations because, after decades of progress, the number of new hepatitis B infections is increasing among...
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As FDA OKs another COVID booster, some experts question need
“Is the goal to prevent any symptomatic infection with COVID-19, is the goal to prevent the spread of COVID-19, or is the goal to prevent severe...
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Congress opens investigation into FDA’s handling of a problematic heart device
The FDA took no decisive action even as safety problems with the LVAD persisted.
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Biden’s FDA chief nominee narrowly wins Senate confirmation
Dr. Robert Califf returns to lead the FDA as the U.S. continues to cope with the pandemic and opioid epidemic.
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CDC preparing to update mask guidance
“Omicron cases are declining, and we are all cautiously optimistic about the trajectory we’re on.”
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President Biden’s ‘Cancer Moonshot’ to be relaunched
A “cancer cabinet” will be established, consisting of 18 federal departments, agencies, and offices.
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Endocrine Society and others to FDA: Restrict BPA
A petition requests that prior approvals of bisphenol A, a chemical contained in food packaging be removed, citing recent evidence of harm.
Commentary
Keeping an open mind about functional medicine
Does functional medicine combine “the worst features of conventional medicine with a heapin’ helpin’ of quackery”? Or is it still in its infancy...
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Feds’ website for free at-home COVID tests launches day early
Here’s what we know so far.
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Docs pen open letter to support Fauci against partisan ‘attacks’
The personal attacks on Dr. Fauci are a “distraction from what should be the national focus,” according to the letter.