Health Highlights: Oct. 26, 2021

Combo of common antidepressants and painkillers could raise bleeding risk. Two widely used medications -- SSRI antidepressants (such as Paxil or Zoloft) and over-the-counter painkillers like Advil or Aleve -- appear to raise the odds for dangerous bleeds, a new review finds. Read more
Big rise in number of American teens who vape pot. Data from 2013 to 2020 shows that the percentage of American and Canadian teenagers who say they vape marijuana doubled over that time, and 1 in every 8 teens now does so. Read more
Biden Administration takes step to boost supply of at-home COVID tests. The White House announced Monday that it will boost funding to help manufacturers of COVID-19 at-home test kits better navigate regulatory hurdles, getting more tests into Americans' homes. Read more
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