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Obesity increased in nearly half of all US states last year, CDC
According to the data, states in the Midwest had the highest prevalence of obesity at 35.8%.
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Temple University acting president dies during memorial service
No cause of death has been identified as of press time.
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After fatal COVID policies at nursing homes, weaknesses in care for aging Baby Boomers persist
Recent federal watchdog reports raise alarm about inadequate care at home and hospitals.
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Cold medicine decongestant ineffective, FDA advisory panel says
The FDA may order the drugs to be taken off the market.
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CDC recommends Americans over six-months-old receive COVID boosters
The CDC advice comes amid a surge in cases nationwide, which has prompted some schools and municipalities to reimplement mask mandates.
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COVID-19 ‘new variant’ cases rising but updated boosters unavailable for now
COVID-19 variants including EG.5 and FL.1.5.1 are spreading across the United States and the number of COVID-related hospitalizations has increased. Experts are unsure of whether the variants are more contagious than in the past, or present more serious symptoms.
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Joe Biden to mask up after first lady tests positive for COVID-19
The development comes amid renewed calls for mask mandates in light of a recent surge in cases.
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Dr. Birx, who helped lead Trump White House in COVID response, says new mask mandates not needed yet
"We don't need to mandate" – Dr. Deborah Birx, former White House COVID response coordinator
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Public health expert blasts Biden’s vaccine comments, calls him a pharmaceutical company spokesman
President Biden Joe Biden announced earlier this month that he will request more funding from Congress for a new COVID-19 vaccine.
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Biden administration announces 10 drugs subject to price negotiations under Medicare
The selected drugs cost seniors $3.4 billion in out-of-pocket costs last year, the White House said.
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US may recommend reducing alcohol intake to match Canada where just 1-2 drinks a week are low-risk
There are "no benefits" to drinking alcohol in terms of physical health, the U.S. official said.
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Nevada health officials investigate cluster of Legionnaires' disease linked to Vegas hotels
Both hotels are cooperating with the health officials' investigations.