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A general view of AstraZeneca's Sydney headquarters, after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Australians will be among the first in the world to receive a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, if it proves successful, through an agreement between the government and UK-based drug company AstraZeneca, in Sydney, Australia, August 19, 2020. Photo by Dan Himbrechts/ Reuters.

Health Dec 08

U.S. approves new COVID-19 antibody drug for high-risk patients

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Health May 08

White House to direct supply of COVID-19 drug amid access fears

The White House says coronavirus adviser Dr. Deborah Birx will coordinate distribution of the first drug that appears to help some COVID-19 patients recover faster.

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Health Mar 25

Amid criticism, drugmaker waives specialty status for COVID-19 drug

Facing public criticism, the maker of a promising coronavirus drug said Wednesday it will waive a special regulatory designation that could have allowed it to block competition and boost profits for its treatment.

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Health Oct 08

Companies and Instagram influencers are selling cosmetic products for vulvas and "wellness" products for vaginas, which could put people at risk for infection and bacterial vaginosis. Photo by kvladimirv/via Adobe Stock
Beauty products for vulvas? These doctors say don’t buy it

Instagram influencers and companies are selling cosmetic products for vulvas and "wellness" products for vaginas, which could put people at risk for infection and bacterial vaginosis.

By Jamie Leventhal

Health Jun 03

How and where to dump your leftover opioid medications — responsibly

Opioids commonly languish in medicine cabinets, making easy pickings for someone with an addiction. Here is step-by-step advice for cleaning out your drug closet.

By Emily Bazar, Kaiser Health News

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Kidnapping Can Be a Family Affair in Mexico’s Drug War

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