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COVID-19 antigen home tests show a positive result. Americans will be able to order four free COVID-19 tests at the end of September that will be delivered to their mailbox. …
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A new round of COVID-19 vaccines will be rolled out soon. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration Thursday gave the green …
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A newly released report from the National Institutes of Health says fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is associated with lower IQ in children. AILSA CHANG, HOST: …
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Health officials are planning another fall campaign designed to encourage everyone six months and older to get updated COVID and flu vaccines, but are scaling back the recommendation for RSV …
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Can you give me a refresher course in how to avoid COVID? : Goats and Soda : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFace masks can dampen the spread of contagious diseases. OsakaWayne Studios/Getty Images/Moment RF hide caption toggle caption OsakaWayne Studios/Getty Images/Moment RF Okay, so it seems like everyone I know has …
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A needle-less version of EpiPen for allergies hits the market, but doctors are wary : Shots
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA nose-spray version of the drug epinephrine will soon be an option for people with severe allergies to foods, insect bites or other triggers. Daisy-Daisy/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption …
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Medicare negotiated lower prices on several drugs. What does that mean for patients? : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor six of the 10 drugs that Medicare negotiated to lower prices, the net prices aren’t any better than the ones insurers already get. But there may be a change …
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A drug that restores brain metabolism could help treat Alzheimer’s : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA drug that restores brain metabolism in mouse models of Alzheimer’s also improved cognitive function. The discovery could help researchers find additional pathways to combating the symptoms of this brain …
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Nearly 60% of baby foods in the U.S. don’t meet nutritional guidelines, study says : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThis March 11, 2015, photo shows the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters building in Geneva, Switzerland. A new study says Nearly 60% of food products made for toddlers and babies …