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FDA clears prescription nasal flu vaccine for home delivery

Jasmin Rodriguez

In a significant development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AstraZeneca’s FluMist nasal flu vaccine for use at home. This groundbreaking approval allows people, especially those who…

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TikTok bans influencer Liv Schmidt amid controversy over content promoting extreme weight loss

Jasmin Rodriguez

Liv Schmidt, a content creator known for her controversial weight management videos, was recently banned from TikTok following allegations that she promoted unhealthy eating behaviors. Despite amassing over 670,000 followers…

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Dr. John A. Clements dies at 101; pioneered life-saving neonatal treatment

Jasmin Rodriguez

Dr. John A. Clements, a preeminent figure in pulmonary science who deciphered critical lung function in the 1950s and later developed a revolutionary drug to treat lung failure in newborns,…

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FTC questions prescription managers over high insulin costs

Jasmin Rodriguez

On September 20, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated a lawsuit against the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the United States, alleging that their practices have led…

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Assessment of the surge in infectious diseases this summer: perception vs. reality

Jasmin Rodriguez

Starting on September 23, 2024, the past few summer months have seen what seems like a relentless surge in infectious diseases, from avian influenza and mpox to dengue and eastern…

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A fortress of innocence: can schools be protected from gun violence?

Jasmin Rodriguez

School hallways once resounded with laughter and chatter, punctuated by the occasional squeak of sneakers. Today, a new sound joins the chorus: the soft click of a latch on a…

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Unveiling new weapons: Lasker Awards honor breakthroughs in health research

Jasmin Rodriguez

This title emphasizes the focus on new discoveries and treatments highlighted by the Lasker Awards. It avoids direct mention of specific diseases to maintain interest and encourage reading. Here is…

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New data on alcohol consumption and cancer risk

Jasmin Rodriguez

Recent scientific studies are challenging the long-held notion that moderate alcohol consumption may be benign or even beneficial to health. In a comprehensive new report, researchers outline distinct and significant…

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Potential impact of R.F.K. Jr.’s collaboration with Trump on U.S. public health policies

Jasmin Rodriguez

In an unexpected turn of political allegiances, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent vaccine safety skeptic, could soon influence national health policy if he joins forces with former President Donald…

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Marsha Mason replaces Mia Farrow in Broadway’s “The Roommate”.

Jasmin Rodriguez

In a surprising turn of events in the New York City theater scene, Marsha Mason took the stage in place of Mia Farrow during Sunday’s performance of the Broadway show…