Supreme Court Allows Legal Challenges to Texas Abortion Law, but Does Not Overturn It
FRIDAY, Dec. 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Abortion providers in Texas can sue state officials in federal court over the state’s new abortion law, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday, but it refused to block the law while such legal actions may be take…
Learn MoreFDA Approves Pfizer Boosters for Teens Aged 16 to 17
THURSDAY, Dec. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for Americans aged 16 and 17 years old.The move comes as the delta variant is fueling surges i…
Learn More200 Million Americans Are Now Fully Vaccinated as COVID-19 Cases Spike
THURSDAY, Dec. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The United States reached a vaccine milestone Wednesday as health officials reported that 200 million Americans are now fully vaccinated. However, that news came as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are spi…
Learn MoreFDA Approves Drug to Help Immunocompromised Fend Off COVID-19
THURSDAY, Dec. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday granted emergency approval of a new antibody cocktail to prevent COVID-19 infection in people who have weakened immune systems or who cannot tolerate COVID-1…
Learn MoreU.S. Surgeon General Report Warns of Mental Health Crisis Hitting Youth
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The pandemic has intensified mental health struggles that were already widespread among American teens, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., warned Tuesday.The pandemic and other major issues faced by th…
Learn MoreU.S. to Pump $400 Million Into Vaccination Programs for Other Countries
TUESDAY, Dec. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The United States announced Monday that it will pour $400 million into a new program that should help other countries speed vaccines to their citizens.Called the Initiative for Global Vaccine Access, the U.S. …
Learn MoreBiden Pledges to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Americans
TUESDAY, Dec. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — President Joe Biden promised cheaper prescription drugs for all Americans on Monday as his social agenda legislation winds its way through Congress.Biden tried to shift Americans’ focus to pocketbook provision…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Demand Overwhelming Pharmacies
MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — U.S. pharmacies are struggling to keep up with Americans’ demand for COVID-19 vaccines and tests, and the pressure could intensify as antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 are approved by federal regulators.”There’…
Learn MoreMore Than 234,000 Pounds of Ham, Pepperoni Recalled Due to Listeria
MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 235,000 pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products were recalled by Michigan-based Alexander & Hornung on Sunday due to possible Listeria contamination.There are no confirmed reports of illness as…
Learn MorePhysician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Nov. 29 to Dec. 3, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted…
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