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Biden Admin Offers Details of Vaccination Requirements for Foreign Travelers
The Biden administration on Monday released the specifics of its plan to allow the return of foreign travelers to the United States.
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FDA Advisors Approve Emergency Use of Pfizer Vaccine in Children 5 to 11
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted Tuesday to recommend emergency use of a smaller dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years, advancing plans to offer the shots to 28 million young children across the United States.
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FDA Eases Access to Cheaper Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Affordable over-the-counter hearing aids could soon bring relief to millions of Americans suffering from hearing loss, under a landmark proposal announced Tuesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Death Threats, Trolling Common for Scientists Who Speak to Media About COVID
Doctors who discuss COVID-19 in the media frequently face abuse and harassment, including threats of death or violence, a new report reveals.
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Baby Cereal Sold at Walmart Recalled for Elevated Levels of Arsenic
Maple Island Inc. announced Friday that it has recalled three lots of Parent's Choice Rice Baby Cereal because of elevated levels of arsenic in the products.
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Going Cordless With Window Blinds Could Save Your Child’s Life
Blinds and window coverings might seem harmless, but their cords can be deadly for young children and infants.
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A Simple Way to Boost Kids’ Reading Skills?
A small fix might make reading a bit easier for kids with dyslexia, as well as their classmates: Increasing the amount of space between printed letters.
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Merck to Ask FDA for Emergency Approval of Its New Antiviral Pill for COVID-19
Pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. said Friday that it will seek federal approval for emergency use of its new antiviral pill molnupiravir after a clinical trial showed the drug halved the risk for hospitalization or death when given to high-risk people shortly after infection with COVID-19.
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Obesity a Threat to Adults With Autism, But There May Be Help
Eating well and exercising regularly can be a challenge for anyone. But for those with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities, that challenge is exponentially greater.
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FDA Panel OKs Pfizer Booster Shot for People 65 or Older, But Not Younger
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday recommended a third Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine booster shot for all Americans aged 65 or older, as well as for those deemed to be at high risk for severe illness.
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4-in-1 Blood Pressure Pill Could Improve Outcomes
A four-in-one pill containing "ultra-low doses" of different medications can provide better blood pressure control than standard drug treatment, a new clinical trial from Australia shows.
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College Is Even More Stressful for Girls: Study
Even before COVID-19, college could be a challenging experience, but a new study suggests those stresses are much higher for female students.
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For Better Breastfeeding, 'Lactation Consultants' Can Help
Breastfeeding provides a baby with many positive benefits, but it doesn't always happen easily.
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Why Do Black, Hispanic Newborns Face Higher Health Risks?
All births are not created equal, new U.S. research reveals: Differences in the quality of hospital care contribute to a higher chance of complications among Black and Hispanic newborns compared to white and Asian infants.
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Recall of Philips Breathing Machines Affects Millions of Americans
A recall of more than a dozen types of Philips breathing machines because of potential cancer risks has millions of Americans struggling to find replacements to deal with sleep disorders, breathing problems and respiratory emergencies.
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Common Pesticide to Be Banned Over Links to Problems in Children
The Biden Administration said Wednesday that a widely used pesticide will be banned because it's been linked to neurological damage in children.
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Blood Test Spots Biological Markers for Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a debilitating disease that can make navigating daily life a massive challenge, but a new blood test could flag it in its early stages, researchers say.
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Type 2 Diabetes in Teens Can Bring Dangerous Complications in 20s
Children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes face a high likelihood of developing complications before age 30, a new study suggests.
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Pandemic Boosted Paranoia and Conspiracy Theories, Study Confirms
The COVID-19 pandemic upended life in the United States in many ways. Now, a new study confirms another effect: paranoia and belief in conspiracy theories, especially in areas with low adherence to mask mandates.
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SOUTHERN IOWA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER: Heavy Drinking Could Lower a Woman's Odds of Conception
Heavy drinking reduces a woman's chances of getting pregnant, and even moderate drinking during the second half of the menstrual cycle is associated with a reduced likelihood of conceiving, according to a new study.