Health Care
Health Care — Second Alzheimer’s treatment gets FDA nod
Today is Friday, and a 13th vote for House Speaker again failed to elect anyone to the position. Maybe 14...
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AstraZeneca’s preventative COVID treatment likely not effective against XBB.1.5: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday that AstraZeneca's preventative monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 is likely ineffective...
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Study: 1 in 4 adults with chronic pain turning to cannabis
More than a quarter of U.S. adults suffering from chronic pain have turned to using cannabis to manage their discomfort,...
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FDA approves new Alzheimer’s drug that moderately slows disease
An experimental Alzheimer's drug that moderately slows cognitive decline was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday....
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Idaho Supreme Court upholds state laws restricting abortion
The Idaho Supreme Court upheld several state laws restricting abortion access on Thursday, ruling that the state’s constitution does not...
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Health Care — South Carolina abortion ban ruled unconstitutional
There is still no Speaker of the House. But for $218, you can be Speaker of the Pub. In health...
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Biden administration launches pilot program for COVID-19 telehealth care
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Thursday announced the launch of a pilot program that will allow people to...
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FDA rejects petitions on abortion pills from left- and right-leaning groups
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week denied two citizen petitions from groups related to accessing mifepristone, a drug...
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South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down six-week abortion ban
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the state's ban on abortion after six weeks, ruling that the...
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CVS, Walgreens seek to dispense abortion pills in pharmacies
Two of the biggest pharmacy chains in the country are planning to seek the certification needed to dispense abortion pills...
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