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2 months agoTrump Executive Order Restricts Gain of Function' Research on Pathogens
President Trump signed an executive order limiting gain of function research amid concerns over pandemic risks.
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1 month agoIf US halted fluoride, kids' cavities would grow by millions, study says
The new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital indicates that if fluoride is banned nationwide, dental costs could surge by $9.8 billion in five years and lead to 25.4 million additional cavities in children.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month agoCall to fast-track legislation to ban disposable vapes as new UK laws kick in this weekend
"In light of the forthcoming UK ban, Ireland needs to follow suit - and fast," said Mr Murphy. "We need an all-island ban on single-use e-cigarettes, which are detrimental to young people's health and overturning the strides Ireland has made in reducing nicotine addiction."
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Public health
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2 months agoWho can get updated COVID vaccines this fall? FDA will OK for high-risk groups, calls for new clinical trials
FDA is raising standards for COVID-19 booster approvals, focusing on high-risk groups.
Future vaccine updates for low-risk individuals will require robust clinical trials.
fromNew York Post
3 months agoExclusive | Anthem Blue Cross to release data officials hope will help NYC crack down on soaring health care costs, saving $2 billion yearly
Anthem Blue Cross' sudden change of heart Saturday came after a week after The Post reported on the flawed 263-page report by the city Health Department's new Office of Healthcare Accountability.
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Mental health
fromPoynter
4 months agoRFK Jr. questions antidepressants for kids. What do we actually know about SSRIs? - Poynter
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called attention to psychiatric medications for children, particularly SSRIs, amidst controversy over their safety and implications for mental health.
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