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Biden Menthol Cigarette Ban Delayed Amid Political Pushback
The delay, which was posted Wednesday, now says officials plan to finalize rules to put the ban in place in March
White House Looks to Curb Big Pharma’s Sky-High Drug Prices
If a drug is too expensive, the Biden administration will use federal law to grant patent licenses to rival pharma companies
CDC: Admission Rate to ICU 1.8 Per 1,000 Live Births for Mothers
Lower rates seen for White non-Hispanic mothers, mothers younger than 25 years; higher rates seen for higher-order births
2020 to 2021 Saw Nonsignificant Decline in Perinatal Mortality Rate
Late fetal mortality rate was essentially unchanged, while early neonatal mortality rate decreased 4 percent
Many Patients of Color Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care
In a recent survey, 55 percent of Black respondents said they believe they must be careful about their appearance to get fair treatment in doctors' offices
Eli Lilly Says Its New Weight-Loss Drug, Zepbound, Is Now Available
Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Zepbound, had already been approved by the FDA as a treatment for type 2 diabetes
Amid Salmonella Outbreak, Consumers Should Avoid Unknown Brands of Cantaloupe
Eighteen more illnesses have been reported since Nov. 24, and the list of stores that sold recalled products has grown
EPA Proposes Removing 100 Percent of Lead Pipes From U.S. Water System
Utility companies expected to cover most of the cost, but there is $15 billion available in the 2021 infrastructure law to help
CDC: 2021 to 2022 Saw Increase in U.S. Life Expectancy
Increase in life expectancy seen for males and females and for American Indian and Alaska Native, Hispanic, Black, Asian, White populations
Prevalence of COVID-19 Variant BA.2.86 Rising in the United States
Preliminary data on the variant suggest it does not trigger more severe illness than previous variants