- Bird Flu Kills 20 Big Cats at Washington Sanctuary, Causing Quarantine
- Proposed FDA Rule Targets Asbestos in Talc Cosmetic Products
- In Kids with Crohn’s Disease, TNF Inhibitors Help Prevent Serious Complications, Data Suggests
- Has RSV Vaccine Hesitancy Subsided?
- Study: Blood Transfusion Post-Heart Attack May Be Critical for Those with Anemia
- FDA Approves Generic GLP-1 Medicine For Diabetes Treatment
- Quick Fix? New Migraine Medicine May Start Working Right Away
- Food Recall Update: Class 1 Alert Issued for Costco Eggs Linked to Salmonella
- Northwest Naturals Pet Food Linked to Bird Flu in Cat, Issues Recall
- Women Are Less Likely Than Men to Take Medication After a Stroke, Study Suggests
Health Highlights: Oct. 1, 2021
Merck to seek emergency approval for its new COVID antiviral pill: In a trial of the drug molnupiravir, the risk of hospitalization and death was halved when given to high-risk patients within five days of infection. Read more
Has the pandemic made the opioid epidemic worse? In interviews with HealthDay Now, experts say that overdoses soared, but the rise of telehealth also helped many get vital treatments. Read more
A silver lining to the pandemic: less vaping among teens. New statistics show a 40% drop in use, as teens had to stay home more during lockdowns and closures. Read more
New data shows police killings underreported: And Black Americans were 3.5 times more likely to die from police violence than white Americans, the study found. Read more
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