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Feds to Investigate Overuse of Antipsychotic Drugs by Nursing Homes
U.S. health officials are cracking down on the inappropriate use of antipsychotic drugs to sedate patients in nursing homes
U.S. Mails Out Some COVID-19 Tests That Are About to Expire
Caution is advised about using expired tests
Federal Agency Mulls Ban on Gas Stoves Due to Health Concerns
Gas ranges emit nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and fine particulate matter at levels deemed unsafe by the EPA
5.4 Million Baby Sleepers Recalled After More Than 115 Infant Deaths
Companies said they have been unable to confirm the circumstances of what happened in some of the reports
RAND Report Addresses Updated Evidence Regarding Gun Policies
Supportive evidence revealed that child access prevention laws can reduce homicides and self-injuries among youth
EPA Proposes Tougher Rules on Air Pollution
Proposed toughening of limits on soot in the air could prevent up to 4,200 premature deaths a year, agency says
Almost 700,000 Rocking Sleepers Recalled After 15 Babies Die
Original recall was announced in April 2019; new announcement issued Jan. 9
CVS, Walgreens Say They Will Offer Abortion Pills in Some States
Move comes in response to FDA rule change this week allowing pharmacies to become certified to dispense mifepristone directly to someone with a prescription
FDA Says Retail Pharmacies Can Now Offer Abortion Pills
Patients will still need a doctor's prescription to access the drugs, and pharmacies must follow certain rules to dispense the medication
Measles Outbreak in Ohio Infects 82 Children, Most of Them Unvaccinated
All with data available were at least partially unvaccinated, having had no doses or just one dose of the two-shot MMR vaccine