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EXPLAINER: Who must follow Biden's vaccine mandates

WEBHealth workers in about half the states must have had their first dose of the vaccine by Thursday, while the rest will have to meet deadlines in February. Two of …

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More hospitals are requiring masks as flu and COVID-19 cases surge

WEBNEW YORK (AP) — More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face an expected but still nasty post-holiday spike in flu, …

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Estimated 73% of US now immune to omicron: Is that enough

WEB“We have changed,” said Ali Mokdad, a professor of health metrics sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle. “We have been exposed to this virus and we …

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California, Colorado and NM expand virus booster access

WEBHer state health department's acting secretary, Dr. David Scrase, said rising case numbers have some hospitals in New Mexico overwhelmed. “COVID-19 is …

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WHO warns that new virus variant poses 'very high' risk

WEBGENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization warned Monday that the global risk from the omicron variant is “very high” based on the early evidence, saying …

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CDC recommends Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 shots over J&J's

WEBMost Americans should be given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot that can cause rare but serious blood clots, U.S. health …

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COVID case counts may be losing importance amid omicron

WEBDr. Wafaa El-Sadr, director of ICAP, a global health center at Columbia University, said the case count does not appear to be the most important number now. …

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Alzheimer's drug gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for

WEBWASHINGTON (AP) — Health advisers on Friday unanimously backed the full approval of a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug, a key step toward opening …

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WHO: In 10 weeks, omicron surge causes COVID cases to soar

WEBGENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday that 90 million cases of coronavirus have been reported since the omicron variant was first …

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Medicare opens up access to free at-home COVID-19 tests

WEBMedicare benefits are governed by a host of arcane laws and regulations, and officials said Thursday they were able to arrange for coverage of over-the-counter …

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Omicron may sideline two leading drugs against COVID-19

WEBU.S. health officials are now rationing scarce drug supplies to states. “I think there’s going to be a shortage,” said Dr. Jonathan Li, director of the Harvard/Brigham …

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Biden says he's expanding some migrants' health care access

WEBWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children will be able …

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Healthline Radio AM 1420 The ANSWER

WEBAbout Dr. Bob Marshall. Tune in to your questions answered and hear the latest break-through information for and your family. Our product line, Quantum Nutrition …

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A new RSV shot for infants is in short supply

WEBNEW YORK (AP) — A new shot for infants against RSV is in short supply, and U.S. health officials told doctors they should prioritize giving the drug to babies at …

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Florida ramps up mosquito control efforts due to 4 cases of locally

WEBThe Florida Department of Health issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory on Monday, June 26, 2023, after four locally contracted cases of malaria were …

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WHO chief worried about 'tsunami' of omicron, delta cases

WEBBERLIN (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that he's worried about the omicron and delta variants of COVID-19 …

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With Democratic control, Michigan's governor pushes for health …

WEBLANSING, Mich. (AP) — Paid family and medical leave, a 100% clean energy standard and codifying protections ensured by the Affordable Care Act are …

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Omicron brings COVID-19 vaccine inequity 'home to roost'

WEBLONDON (AP) — The emergence of the new omicron variant and the world's desperate and likely futile attempts to keep it at bay are reminders of what …

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'Strong' start to kids vaccine campaign, but challenges loom

WEBCalifornia Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said Wednesday that more than 110,000 Californians ages 5 to 11 have received their first …

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Colorado tackles eating disorders by limiting use of BMI and diet …

WEBDENVER (AP) — In the midst of a surge in eating disorders across the country, Colorado's acting governor signed bills Tuesday that will create a state program …

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COVID-19 reunion: Tearful patients, nurses share memories

WEBMISSION VIEJO, Calif. (AP) — Brian Patnoe never saw the faces of the masked health care workers who nursed him back to health from the coronavirus that …

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Georgia launches Medicaid expansion in closely watched test of …

WEBMedicaid expansion was a key part of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul in 2010, but many Republicans have fought it, including Georgia Gov. …

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