New report IDs 12 states with smoking rates 50 percent higher than the rest of the country
Jul 05, 2023
28% of smokers live in these 12 states, even though they comprise only 21% of the US population.
COVID-19 rapid test makers struggling to meet demand
Jan 21, 2022
However, the government’s order for the free test kits is in addition to existing supply and does not interfere with existing orders.
Concerns raised about COVID-19 chronic olfactory dysfunction
Nov 19, 2021
“These data suggest an emerging public health concern of OD and the urgent need for research that focuses on treating COVID-19 COD,” the authors wrote.
Moderna asks FDA to approve its booster shot for all adults
Nov 18, 2021
The Moderna booster is half the dose of the initial vaccination series: 50 mcg versus 100 mcg.
Full approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could come in September
Aug 04, 2021
The FDA said in a statement that its leaders recognized that full approval might counter vaccine hesitancy.
FDA tells vaccine makers to update boosters to target omicron subvariants
Jun 30, 2022
Pfizer and Moderna are expected to start producing reformulated doses this summer.
California Legislature first to pass ban on four food additives linked to health issues
Sep 13, 2023
The chemicals already are illegal in the European Union and other places around the world.
ACC: Semaglutide beneficial in obesity-related heart failure, type 2 diabetes
Apr 09, 2024
Larger reductions were seen in heart failure-related symptoms and physical limitations for patients with HFpEF and type 2 diabetes.