The debate over Covid-19 vaccine boosters, what to call them, and whether they’re needed
(By Helen Branswell for ST A T) U.S. health officials want you to get another shot of Covid-19 vaccine. But
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Month: September 2021
WHO adds new strain ‘mu’ to its variants of concern list
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The World Health Organization classified a new COVID-19 strain as a variant
Read MoreCongress demands documents from FDA on controversial approval of Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug
(By Rachel Cohrs for ST A T) WASHINGTON — Lawmakers have requested data and documents from the Food and Drug
Read MoreMinister for Seniors at Famed Church Confronts Ageism and the Shame It Brings
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Later life is a time of reassessment and reflection. What sense do we
Read MoreVA family and caregiver resources
(Source - blogs.va.gov) Veterans who served in Afghanistan may be experiencing a range of emotions related to the U.S withdrawal
Read MoreCongressman introduces bill to enhance Medicare dental coverage
(By Ariana Portalatin for Becker’s Hospital Review ) U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced legislation that would provide Medicare beneficiaries
Read MoreMedicare’s insurance trust fund expected to run out in 2026
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The Medicare Hospital Insurance trust fund, which covers Part A, is projected
Read MoreBiden pledged to ‘follow the science.’ But experts say he’s sometimes fallen short
(By Lev Facher for ST A T) WASHINGTON — It’s a mantra that President Biden has repeated since the early
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