Cost of Abating Opioid Crisis in 2 Ohio Counties Is $1B Each, Attorney Says
The two counties are suing retail pharmacies for their involvement in the opioid crisis, and Rite-Aid previously settled in August for $1.5 million for one county.
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Johnson & Johnson Says COVID Booster Dose Increases Virus Antibodies
The company's chief scientific officer said a second shot increases protection against the virus and extends the duration of protection.
Psaki Criticized Over Reasoning for Why Migrants Don't Need Vaccine Proof But Travelers Do
"They're not intending to stay here for a lengthy period of time," Psaki said. "I don't think it's the same thing."
Pregnant Woman Says She'll Get Vaccinated After COVID Nearly Killed Her
"I was intubated and put under. That's when I thought I was going to die," Katie Pederson said.
Fauci Confronted Over Seeming to Change Tune on Booster Shots After FDA Panel Recommendation
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director emphasized that the situation is still evolving as new data rolls in.
NIH Chief Supports Putting Teachers in High-Risk Category to Get COVID Booster Shots
Dr. Francis Collins' statements come just days after an FDA advisory committee declined a request from Pfizer to add a third booster shot to its two-dose regimen for those aged 16 and older.
Supermarket Customer 'in Tears' After Finding Feces Left By Alleged 'Pizza Roll Pooper'
"I was upset, I was disgusted, I feel like I was violated," said victim Shirley Wright-Johnson.
Over $1.4B in Health Care Fraud Incurred Via Illegal Opioid, COVID Health Care: DOJ
"The proceeds of the scheme were spent on luxury items, including vehicles, yachts and real estate," the DOJ said.
Neuroscientist Says Her Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Were Mistaken for UTI in Viral Thread
"The bottom line is that ovarian cancer research is underfunded," said Dr. Nadia Chaudhri, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2020.
Teen Left With Internal Decapitation after Hit and Run Saved by Doctors
A doctor who treated the 17-year-old girl described her condition as "a miracle."
How Netflix's 'Sex Education' Season 3 Highlights the Use of Chest Binders
Chest binding is increasing in popularity among trans and non-binary people who want to diminish the appearance of their chest.
Pandemic Led to Weight Increase Among Children, About 22 Percent Now Considered Obese
Findings from a CDC study indicate a "profound increase in weight gain for kids," with one of the authors calling the results "substantial and alarming."
Idaho's Largest Hospital Implements Health Care Rationing, Others Allowed to Follow Suit
"The situation is dire â we don't have enough resources to adequately treat the patients in our hospitals," Director Dave Jeppesen said.
Moderna Booster Dose Likely to Miss Biden's Sept. 20 Target as It Awaits FDA Approval
Approval for the Pfizer vaccine is expected before Sept. 20, but the Moderna vaccine could be delayed until October and Johnson & Johnson even longer.
Hawaii Doctor Urges State to Enact Stay-at-Home Order as Hospitals Fill With COVID Patients
Dr. Jonathan Dworkin warned a lack of government action and continuing influxes of patients may put Hawaii "in a situation where we're going to ration health care."
