Unspent COVID relief funds to be used for infrastructure, disaster relief
AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Friday, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) said the State, Local, Tribal, and Terr…
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COVID variant XBB.1.5 now accounts for 40 percent of cases in the US: CDC | Healthcare | The Hill
The omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 has rapidly spread to become the dominant COVID-19 mutation in the U…
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Italy presses European Union to join in COVID testing of travelers from China | Healthcare | The Hill
Italy is pushing the rest of the European Union to follow its lead in requiring travelers from Chin…
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Biden administration seeks to rescind Trump-era 'conscience' protections for health workers | Healthcare | The Hill
The Biden administration is proposing to largely undo a Trump-era rule that boosted the rights of m…
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Ohio measles outbreak may be fueled by vaccine misinformation, health official says: 'We're all going to pay dearly' | Healthcare | The Hill
DAYTON, Ohio ( WDTN ) – A health official in Ohio says declining vaccination rates have likely cont…
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CDC warns of future surge in diabetes among young Americans | Healthcare | The Hill
Story at a glance About 526,000 young Americans could have both type 1 and type 2 diabetes by 20…
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House investigation faults FDA approval of Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm as 'rife with irregularities' | Healthcare | The Hill
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) process for approving a controversial Alzheimer's …
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Justice Department sues major drug distributor over opioid epidemic | Healthcare | The Hill
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued one of the nation’s largest drug distributors on Thursday, acc…
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US to impose new restrictions on travelers from China amid COVID outbreaks | Healthcare | The Hill
The Biden administration is planning new coronavirus precautions on travelers arriving from China d…
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Nearly half of passengers from China to Milan have COVID: Italian officials | Healthcare | The Hill
Nearly half of the passengers on two recent flights from China to Milan tested positive for COVID-1…
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Restricted abortion access linked to increased suicide risk in younger women | Healthcare | The Hill
Restricted abortion access is associated with heightened suicide risk among younger women, accordin…
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FDA recalls blood pressure medication over cancer risks | Healthcare | The Hill
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling four lots of its blood pressure medication, Quinapril…
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FDA grants fast-track review for over-the-counter overdose drug | Healthcare | The Hill
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is fast-tracking the review for a new opioid overdose revers…
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DeSantis's request for COVID vaccine probe denounced by health experts | Healthcare | The Hill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R) petition for a grand jury investigation into COVID-19 vaccine…
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China ending mandatory quarantine for travelers entering country | Healthcare | The Hill
Chinese officials have announced they will lift the mandatory COVID-19 quarantine requirement for t…
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Health Care — FDA says 'morning after' pills not abortion medication | Healthcare | The Hill
Happy holidays to all those who celebrate this time of year! While you may be contending with the e…
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FDA updates Plan B product labelling, clarifies it is not an abortion pill | Healthcare | The Hill
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday announced it had approved a request by the makers …
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Hays County upgraded to high COVID risk in latest CDC update
AUSTIN (KXAN) — For the first time in four months, Hays County is rated at high risk from COVID-19 …
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How to celebrate the holidays with higher flu, COVID, RSV levels
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Many people will be ringing in the holiday season surrounded by friends, family and…
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COVID, drug overdoses drive life expectancy drop | Healthcare | The Hill
According to Dolly Parton, there is a “really good song” of hers locked up in Dollywood that won’t…
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