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U.S. Pedestrian Deaths at Highest Level in 41 Years
Most of these accidents happened after dark and passenger cars were involved in most of the crashes
First Chicken Meat Grown in Labs Gets U.S. Approval
Meat is made by combining chicken cells and a broth of amino acids, fatty acids, sugars, salts, vitamins, and other elements cells need to grow
Census Shows America’s Population Is Older Than Ever
Median age of Americans hit a record 39 years in 2022, almost 10 years older than in 1980
CDC Panel Backs RSV Vaccine for Seniors
Panel called for 'shared clinical decision-making' between doctors and patients, stopped short of recommending that all seniors get the shots
Judge Overturns Arkansas Law Banning Gender Transition Care for Minors
Judge contends law discriminates against transgender people and violates the constitutional rights of doctors
Novo Nordisk Moves to Stop Businesses From Selling Compounded Versions of Wegovy, Ozempic
Company has moved to stop some medical spas, weight loss clinics, and compounding pharmacies from selling compounded versions of semaglutide
In National Survey, U.S. Ob-Gyns Say Care Has Worsened After Dobbs Decision
More than half of doctors surveyed said it has become more difficult to practice within standards of care
Poll: Most Americans Face Hassles With Their Insurance Plans
Six in 10 insured Americans have struggled to get coverage for their health care needs, a new survey shows
Pfizer Warns of Looming Shortage of Long-Acting Penicillin for Children
Company says there is impending shortages of Bicillin, with pediatric versions of the shot likely to run out by the end of June
Biden Names Former North Carolina Health Secretary to Be New CDC Director
Mandy Cohen, M.D., comes with credentials that should help her lead the beleaguered agency, criticized for its response to the pandemic