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December 22, 2024
The government health advisers recommended on Wednesday that gay and bisexual men who are at a high risk for mpox infection should receive the virus vaccine, even after the current outbreak has ended. The committee’s suggestion will be forwarded to the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and if approved, will be
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Senator Bernie Sanders did not receive the requested “all-inclusive” strategy from the Biden administration to lower drug costs, however, he did permit his committee to approve the appointment of a new director for the National Institutes of Health. Sen. Bernie Sanders I attempted to gather Democrats and President Joe Biden to take further action in
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In 2018, Kenyan guides were present at a location in Nairobi that was backed by PEPFAR. Unfortunately, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief expired on October 1st. By Carmen Paun 10/25/2023 07:45 AM EDT Updated: 10/25/2023 12:07 PM EDT Encouraging other members of the Republican party to extend the legislation for an additional five
READ MOREThere have been 73 reported cases of salmonella illness in 22 states, with 15 individuals requiring hospitalization, as stated by American health authorities on Tuesday. This outbreak has been linked to the consumption of bagged and precut onions. Gills Onions, located in Oxnard, California, has issued a recall on various packages containing diced yellow onions,
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Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who chairs the Senate committee responsible for approving health care nominees, has utilized his role to push President Joe Biden on the issue of drug pricing. The photo accompanying this article is credited to Francis Chung from POLITICO. The Republican party is expected to support President Joe Biden’s choice for
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Mandy Cohen, the Director of the CDC, is traveling across the country to advocate for vaccination. By Chelsea Cirruzzo 10/24/2023 02:57 PM EDT Reached a peak of only 17 percent of the total U.S. population. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Mandy Cohen, approximately 12 million individuals, which is equivalent to 3.6
READ MOREMyanmar, which is currently under military rule, has recently reinstated the right for prisoners to receive visits from family members who live outside of the prison. This right had been suspended for the past 3 and a half years due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The military’s information office and prison officials confirmed this decision
READ MOREThe supply of a new RSV vaccine for infants is low, and doctors have been advised by U.S. health officials to prioritize administering the drug to babies who are at the greatest risk of developing severe illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an advisory on Monday evening stating that infants under 6
READ MOREIn the early hours of the morning, the busy operating room falls silent as a tribute to the man undergoing surgery. This is not a typical surgical procedure. Detrick Witherspoon passed away before being brought in, and now two inexperienced medical students are about to learn about organ donation firsthand. This is a new program
READ MOREThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Woburn, Massachusetts has suggested prohibiting the use of trichloroethylene, a known carcinogen. This chemical is commonly used in various household items such as brake cleaners, furniture care products, and spray coatings for arts and crafts. The decision marks the resolution of a 40-year-long dispute over the prohibition of TCE,
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