Apr 29 FDA revives federal effort to ban menthol cigarettes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press U.S. health regulators pledged again Thursday to try to ban menthol cigarettes, this time under pressure from African American groups to remove the mint flavor popular among Black smokers. Continue reading
Apr 29 NYC mayor expects city to 'fully reopen' by July 1 By Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio expects the city to “fully reopen” by July 1, with the lifting of the city’s COVID-19 restrictions. Continue reading
Apr 29 India cases set new global record as millions vote in West Bengal state By Krutika Pathi, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press India set another global record in new virus cases Thursday, as millions of people in one state cast votes despite rising infections and the country geared up to open its vaccination rollout to all adults amid snags. Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: House Energy and Commerce Committee holds hearing on effects of long haul COVID-19 By News Desk Medical and public health experts answered questions Wednesday before a House committee about the lingering effects of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 28 Why aren't more communities using door knocking to get out COVID info? By Alicia Diaz, STAT Door-knocking campaigns are a crucial tool for contacting hard-to-reach populations like immigrant communities. So where are they?… Continue reading
Apr 27 Arizona governor signs abortion ban for genetic issues By Bob Christie, Associated Press The measure he approved Tuesday has a host of other provisions championed by anti-abortion groups, including a requirement that fetal remains be buried or cremated and conferring civil rights on a fetus. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 7:48 When do I need a mask? Understanding the CDC's post-vaccine guidance The CDC announced new guidance about wearing masks today, specifically when masks are no longer needed outside for vaccinated people. The latest recommendations maintain important warnings about masking indoors and in crowds outside. To understand more about this revised guidance… Continue watching
Apr 27 Some insurers are rolling back waivers for COVID treatment fees By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Insurers voluntarily set the charges aside earlier in the pandemic — but that means those same health plans can decide to reinstate them. Continue reading
Apr 27 U.S. lifts barriers to prescribing opioid addiction treatment By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press New guidelines announced Tuesday mean doctors will no longer need extra hours of training to prescribe buprenorphine, a gold standard medicine that helps with cravings. Continue reading
Apr 27 COVID-19 is out of control in India, where most vaccines are made. How did that happen? By Laura Santhanam Public health experts have demanded that the global community, particularly the United States, step up to address the India’s vaccine shortfalls. Continue reading