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Feds Urge States to Slow Down on Dropping People From Medicaid
States are now reevaluating Medicaid eligibility after having been prohibited from dropping people during the early years of the pandemic
FDA Panel Backs RSV Vaccine for Infants, Some Toddlers
Monoclonal antibody shot would protect against RSV in infants born during or entering their first RSV season
Many Cancer Centers Experiencing Shortage of Carboplatin, Cisplatin
93 percent of centers surveyed experiencing shortage of carboplatin, 70 percent experiencing shortage of cisplatin
Experts Warn of Heart Dangers From Smoke of Canadian Wildfires
A 2020 study found that exposure to heavy smoke during wildfires raised the risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests up to 70 percent
CDC Raises Alarm About Meningitis Threat to Patients Visiting Mexican Surgical Clinics
The CDC says patients could be in danger even if they have no symptoms or just mild ones
Recalled Newborn Loungers Tied to Two More Infant Deaths
Infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs their breathing
FDA Finalizes Limit on How Much Arsenic Can Be in Apple Juice
While the limit is not a requirement for manufacturers, the agency said it hopes the guideline will serve as encouragement
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Blackens Skies, Prompts Air Quality Alerts in Much of U.S.
Air quality alerts issued to residents from parts of the Northeast to the southern Mid-Atlantic region
Move to ‘Zero-Emission’ Vehicles Would Save 90,000 U.S. Lives by 2050
A new American Lung Association report outlines the dramatic life-saving potential of a massive move to all-electric cars
FDA Warns Against Using Bogus Treatments for Molluscum
Unapproved products are unlikely to actually have the impact they claim and may cause bad reactions
