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HHS fires senior adviser who opposed COVID-19 vaccines: Reports
The former health official previously served as Trump's adviser in his first term and advocated for using hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malaria drug, for treating COVID-19 infections during the pandemic.
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Over 100 pro-life groups urge Republican lawmakers not to cave to Democrat demands on abortion
The groups highlighted how Obamacare subsidies, which have been front and center for Democrats in the government funding fight, got around the 1976 Hyde Amendment that banned federal funding from being used on elective abortions.
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Medical group expects FTC to take action to protect minors from transgender procedures
Do No Harm told FTC it disputes that gender-affirming care for minors is safe, effective, and “reduces the risk of suicide.”
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Watchdog warns against lab grown meat in six-figure ad campaign
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the lack of study on the long-term health impacts of the substance, which is grown using so-called "immortalized cells" that reproduce.
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CDC puts out travel advisory for Mexico, citing reports of 'Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever'
Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever include headache, rash and fever.
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Top epidemiologist says recent wave of respiratory infections in China shouldn't concern Americans
Yale's Dr. Harvey Risch attributed the surge in reported cases to the Chinese generally using the emergency room as their primary care
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Top UK Minister highlights theory that COVID-19 could be 'man made'
The UK minister highlighted the virus's "novel" nature in explaining London's difficulties combating the pandemic.
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China's respiratory illnesses spike result of multiple pathogens, Beijing says
The information comes after the World Health Organization asked China to provide information about a report of undiagnosed pneumonia in children.
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Experimental drug may help disease related to obesity
“The implications of this trial are, we could wipe out the fat very early in the course of this disease before it becomes a real threat to the liver," Dr. Arun Sanyal said.
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California's Marin County reinstates mask mandates in hospitals during virus season
Children under six and those with specific medical conditions are exempt from this mandate.
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NY Gov. Hochul appoints sex therapist Dr. Ruth as state loneliness ambassador
A recent Gallup global survey revealed that 51% of adults worldwide felt at least "a little lonely," including 24% who felt "very/fairly" so.
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Nation faces shortage of key RSV drug ahead of peak season
"The manufacturer just didn't plan for the amount of demand that they're seeing," Ganio said.
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As COVID vaccine sales decline, Pfizer cuts out full year earnings and revenue guidance
Fewer and fewer people are seeking treatment for COVID-19 than did in previous years.