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Heart, Diabetes, Cancer Drugs on List for Medicare Price Negotiations, White House Says
Enrollees in the Medicare prescription drug program paid a total of $3.4 billion in out-of-pocket costs in 2022 for the 10 initial drugs chosen for price negotiations
Poll: Only Half of Older Adults Have Heard of New RSV Vaccine
However, poll reveals that once aware of the vaccine, about two-thirds are interested in receiving it
China to Drop COVID-19 Test Requirement for Foreign Travelers
The announcement marks a significant milestone in the country, which has enforced strict lockdowns and 'zero COVID' policies during the pandemic
Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Will Roll Out Mid-September, Officials Say
The new vaccines will target the XBB.1.5 coronavirus subvariant and offer some protection for closely related strains
U.S. Wastewater Tests Spot Highly Mutated Variant of COVID-19
Officials did not specify where the samples were from; most patients infected with new BA.2.86 variant have had mild symptoms
Considerable Increases in Marijuana Use Seen in Young, Midlife Adults
Marijuana use in past 12 months and daily use reached highest levels in young adults; significant increase seen in midlife adults
Parents Say Too Much Screen Time, Social Media Are Biggest Concerns
However, top-related concerns vary by parents’ income
FDA: Do Not Use Dr. Berne’s and LightEyez Eye Drops Due to Bacteria, Fungus
No adverse events from using the drops have been reported so far, but the FDA warns the products should be thrown out because using them could lead to vision-threatening infections
Three Deaths Linked to Listeria-Tainted Milkshakes From Restaurant in Washington State
Genetic fingerprinting revealed the bacteria is same strain of listeria that hospitalized six people between Feb. 27 and July 22 in Washington's Pierce and Thurston counties
Maryland Reports Case of Locally Acquired Malaria
Health officials said the Maryland patient had not traveled to Florida or Texas, where other cases have been reported since May
