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Heavy Sugar-Sweetened Drink Intake Decreasing Overall in U.S.

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Heavy SSB intake up for adults ≥60 years; no change seen for those age 40 to 59 years, non-Mexican Hispanics
There has been a steep drop in routine medical care for low-income children in the United States during the pandemic

Children’s Routine Care Plummets During Pandemic

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Immunizations increased since May, but huge jump needed to make up for missed vaccinations since the spring
A Chinese pharmaceutical company claims its COVID-19 vaccine should available by early next year for distribution in the United States and other countries.

Chinese Company Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Available in U.S. in Early 2021

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If it passes final round of human tests, SinoVac will apply to the FDA to sell CoronaVac vaccine
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached the tragic milestone of 200

U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 200,000 as Cases Climb in 22 States

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IHME says COVID-19 is second-leading cause of death in the United States, after heart disease
Flu shots may be more important than ever this year

As Flu Season Approaches, Clinicians Brace for Potential ‘Twindemic’

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Reluctance, fear to leave home may impact the amount of people willing to receive the flu vaccine this year, expert tells HD Live!
Women are more likely to experience anxiety and depression

CDC: Women More Likely to Experience Anxiety, Depression

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Women are more likely to receive any mental health treatment, as are children aged 12 to 17 years
Preterm and postterm birth are associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder

Risk for Autism Increased With Preterm, Postterm Birth

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Risk increased for children born in weeks 22 to 31, 32 to 36, 43 to 44 versus 37 to 42 of gestation
Children with current glucocorticoid exposure have increased risks for diabetes mellitus

Oral Steroids May Raise Risks for Diabetes, HTN, VTE in Children

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But absolute risks for these complications still low among children receiving glucocorticoids
More than 2.2 million women live in areas with severely limited to no access to maternity care (maternity care desert status)

>2.2 Million Women Live in Maternity Care Desert Status Areas

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In addition, 4.8 million women of childbearing age live in counties with limited access to maternity care
Stricter guidelines for emergency authorization use of a vaccine against the new coronavirus could soon be issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Stricter Vaccine Approval Rules Coming From FDA

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If approved by the White House, revised guidelines could be released as early as next week