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Sixth child in US dies of unexplained hepatitis as global cases top 600
Enlarge / Liver lesions in patient with chronic active hepatitis C. (credit: Getty | BSIP) A sixth child has died in the United States from…
As Covid cases rise, officials plead for more funding
Covid rising in the U.S.: Biden administration officials are warning they need more money from Congress to buy vaccines, treatments and tests for anticipated fall…
New clue about why Covid is deadlier for men: Estrogen may play a protective role
Women who received hormone replacement therapy after getting Covid had a lower overall mortality rate than women who didn’t, a study found. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/estrogen-may-play-role-covid-less-deadly-women-rcna29287 Droolin’…
Getting abortion pills by mail is already more complicated than it might seem
Most states have at least one restriction on medication abortion beyond the FDA rules. Overturning Roe v. Wade would further limit access. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/getting-abortion-pills-mail-already-complicated-might-seem-rcna28420 Droolin’…
Man who received landmark pig heart transplant died of pig virus, surgeon says
David Bennett died two months after groundbreaking surgery in which a genetically modified pig’s heart was transplanted into him The 57-year old patient who survived…
Moderna seeks emergency authorization for COVID-19 vaccine in young children
Moderna on Thursday submitted a request to the FDA for emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in children 6 months to under 6 years…
Global mystery hepatitis outbreak spreads to Asia and Canada
Japan reports child with acute liver disease of unknown origin, and Canada investigating similar cases, with nearly 200 now recorded worldwide A mysterious liver disease…
Warren floats executive actions for Biden admin to lower drug prices
The last effort to pass major prescription drug pricing reform was last year, before the measure stalled in the Senate. Source: https://www.politico.com/minutes/congress/04-25-2022/warrens-letter/ Droolin’ Dog sniffed…
At least one child has died from mystery strain of severe hepatitis, WHO confirms
Strain reported in 12 countries causing at least 169 cases in young children, most of them in the UK At least one child has died…
Inside Nebraska’s Surprisingly Effective Covid Strategy
OMAHA, Neb. — The world’s Covid outbreak wasn’t officially a pandemic yet, but on March 2, 2020 in Omaha, something clicked for Pete Ricketts. The…
Texas woman faces murder charge for alleged “self-induced abortion”
Authorities in Texas say they’ve charged a 26-year-old woman with murder for allegedly causing “the death of an individual by self-induced abortion,” AP reports. Driving…
Alabama passes bill criminalizing medical care for transgender youth
Bill would make it a felony to provide medical care including hormone treatment and puberty blockers to minors Alabama lawmakers have passed a bill that…
Covid-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. hit new low
Covid hospitalizations are at their lowest levels since the U.S. began keeping records, according to an NBC News analysis of Health and Human Services data….
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines aren’t the same; study finds antibody differences
Enlarge / A vial of COMIRNATY (Pfizer/BioNTech) and a vial of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. (credit: Getty | Marcos del Mazo) The mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines made…
Oregon ends residency rule for medically assisted suicide
Oregon will no longer require people to be residents of the state to use its law allowing terminally ill people to receive lethal medication, after…
Flu cases tick upward as Covid restrictions ease
Flu cases are rising again in the U.S. as Covid restrictions are dropped, though overall cases remain much lower than a typical flu season. Source:…
Homeopathy ‘Research’ Seriously Sucks
Research on homeopathy, a 200-year-old form of alternative medicine, is often biased to make it look more effective than it really is, according to a…
How to What Should Be in a Car Emergency Kit
Whether the forecast is sunny, rainy, snowy, or somewhere in between, a car emergency kit is a great way to be ready for just about…
US man who got first pig heart transplant dies two months later
Doctor calls David Bennett ‘brave and noble patient’ whose condition began deteriorating several days ago. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/9/us-man-who-got-first-pig-heart-transplant-dies-2-months-after-op Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
People in the U.S. can now order 4 more free Covid tests online
The Biden administration is sending out another round of free at-home Covid-19 antigen tests via COVIDtests.gov. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/people-us-can-order-four-free-covid-tests-online-rcna19018 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
“Terrifying”: Understanding Abbott’s order on trans kids in Texas
Health professionals, transgender teens and their families are fearful and angry over Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s new directive to have a state agency investigate parents…
Scientists seek to solve mystery of why some people do not catch Covid
Experts hope research can lead to development of drugs that stop people catching Covid or passing it on Coronavirus – latest updates See all our…
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