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Novavax says FDA put hold on combination Covid-flu shot and influenza vaccine; shares plunge
The so-called clinical hold is due to a single report of nerve damage in a patient who received the combination shot in a phase two trial.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Dodgers return to World Series. COVID masks are out. Mister Cartoon clown masks are in
Legendary L.A. artist Mister Cartoon was as surprised as anyone to see Dodgers players wearing his clown masks as they celebrated after beating the Mets to reach the World Series.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 22 -
An isolated mother breastfeeding her child during Covid: Dola Posh’s best photograph
‘I gave birth during the pandemic and was cut off from my family. It was just me and my daughter at home. That bedroom was my sanctuary, my place to hide and cry’. This was taken in the winter, a ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Transit workers who lost jobs when they didn't get Covid vaccines are awarded $1M
Six former employees for the Bay Area Rapid Transit agency who lost their jobs when they did not get Covid vaccines for religious reasons have been awarded more than $1 million each, according to ...Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
BP beats forecasts despite seeing 31% drop in profits, to lowest since COVID-19
BP’s profits were hit by lower oil prices and a slump in its refining margins, caused by a slowdown in demand for products including jet fuel, diesel and gasolineBusiness - MarketWatch - October 29 -
A local LGBTQ+ nightclub was denied COVID-19 aid. Its owner is fighting back
Club Cobra, a Latin LGBTQ+ nightclub in North Hollywood, is among several businesses fighting for Shuttered Venue Operators Grants.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29 -
Pfizer tops earnings estimates, hikes full-year guidance as Covid products help sales
It is a critical quarterly report for Pfizer, which is grappling with activist pressure from Starboard Value.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
COVID-19 led to extra college eligibility. Those 5th-year players are set for their last runs
The COVID-19 pandemic led to college athletes being granted an additional year of eligibilitySports - ABC News - October 29 -
Britain has closed its eyes to long Covid – which means it will ravage even more lives and livelihoods | Devi Sridhar
Unlike the US, Canada and Australia, the UK is only giving free boosters to some. But the cost of restricting them could be huge. Trust me, no one, even in public health or medicine, wants to talk ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
House COVID panel says Andrew Cuomo lied to Congress, calls for DOJ to prosecute
House Republicans have referred former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to the Justice Department (DOJ) for criminal charges, alleging he lied to the panel about his knowledge of a state health ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
House panel refers Andrew Cuomo for criminal prosecution over alleged 'false statements' on Covid report
House Republicans sent a criminal referral of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, alleging he made “criminally false statements” during closed-door testimony.Politics - NBC News - October 31 -
GP who poisoned mother’s partner while disguised as Covid nurse given 31 years
Thomas Kwan tried to murder Patrick O’Hara with fake jab while dressed as nurse in attempt to protect his inheritance. ‘Stranger than fiction’: Thomas Kwan’s plan for murder A “money obsessed” ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
UK doctor gets 31 years for poisoning mother's partner with fake COVID vaccine
A British doctor who was disgruntled about his inheritance and tried to kill his mother’s boyfriend by injecting him with a fake COVID-19 vaccine that was poison has been sentenced to 31 years in ...Health - ABC News - November 6 -
UK doctor gets 31 years for poisoning mother's partner with fake COVID vaccine
A British doctor who was disgruntled about his inheritance and tried to kill his mother’s boyfriend by injecting him with a fake COVID-19 vaccine that was poison has been sentenced to 31 years in ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
Moderna posts surprise profit as Covid vaccine sales impress, cost cuts take hold
Moderna said its newest Covid vaccine saw benefits after winning approval in the U.S. three weeks earlier than the last iteration of the shot did in 2023.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Don't wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines
Health officials say it's important to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines ahead of the holidays when respiratory bugs tend to spreadHealth - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Michigan jury awards millions to a woman fired after refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine
A jury has awarded more than $12 million to a woman who lost her job at a Michigan insurance company after declining to get a COVID-19 vaccinationHealth - ABC News - 5 days ago -
At Cop29, we must treat the climate crisis with the same urgency as Covid – history shows it can be done | Mukhtar Babayev
This emergency will cost trillions of dollars, and is beyond the reach of developing nations. Private investors have to step up. Mukhtar Babayev is president of the Cop29 UN climate change ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Mental health patients could get job coach visits in hospital, minister tells BBC
Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
At the Grocery Store, Blinded by the Light of the ‘Health Halo’
The term refers to the perception that a food product is generally good for us based on a single claim, casting subliminal power over our diets and dollars.Business - The New York Times - October 18 -
Why U.S. Economic Health Depends on Wealthy Consumers
Affluent Americans are driving retail spending, which could sustain healthy growth for the next year.Business - Inc. - October 18 -
Translation tech tackles health language barriers
A new device is helping to improve communication between patients who do not speak English.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Is Bone Broth Really Brimming With Health Benefits?
It’s called “liquid gold” on TikTok. We asked experts if there’s any science behind the health claims.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
What is okra water and is it good for your health?
In the world of infused water trends, okra water is having a moment, and here’s what you need to know about it. In the wellness world, it seems there’s always a new infused water promising to make ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Health secretary will vote against assisted dying law
The health secretary has told Labour MPs he can not back a change in the law because of the state of palliative care.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Harris vs. Trump on lowering health care costs
Presented by Alliance for Aging Research — McDonald's E.coli issue worsens {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Harris vs. Trump: lowering health care costs The economy and health ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
'Tax squeeze backlash' and Clarkson's health scare
Many papers lead with unease over Labour's maiden Budget, while others report on Jeremy Clarkson's health scareTop stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Voters Are Deeply Skeptical About the Health of American Democracy
Nearly half say it does not do a good job representing the people, and three-quarters say it is under threat, according to a Times/Siena poll.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
How to Deliver Quality Mental Health Treatment Online
The modern environment is conducive to telemental health, but only if done well.Business - Inc. - October 31