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ACOG Develops Consensus on Medical Menstrual Suppression
Guidance emphasizes role of hormonal therapy and should be accompanied by counseling, including discussions of effectiveness of therapy
Marijuana Use, Nicotine Vaping Reached Historic Highs in 2021
For young adults, high-intensity drinking, hallucinogens reached historically high prevalence; cigarette smoking, alcohol at historic lows
Dr. Anthony Fauci Will Step Down in December
Fauci joined the NIH in 1968 and rose to prominence within the agency during the 1980s AIDS crisis
Wendy’s Pulls Lettuce From Sandwiches Over Possible Link to E. Coli Outbreak
Romaine lettuce sold in grocery stores does not appear to be affected
First Lady Jill Biden Leaves Isolation After Testing Negative for COVID-19 Twice
Jill Biden first tested positive for COVID-19 last Tuesday
Pfizer Asks FDA to Approve Omicron-Specific Booster Shot
Animal studies show that the new mRNA vaccine produces an immune response against both BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants
FDA Issues Warning to Maker of Illegal Nicotine Gummies
Gummies look like candy and can cause severe nicotine toxicity or death if young children eat them
‘Brain-Eating Amoeba’ May Have Caused Nebraska Child’s Death
Amoeba can cause primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a brain infection that is extremely rare, but nearly always fatal
CDC Investigating E. Coli Outbreak in Michigan, Ohio
Outbreak has led to nine hospitalizations but no deaths
Three Pharmacy Chains Must Pay $650 Million for Role in Opioid Crisis
Judge ruled CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart pharmacies must pay Ohio counties for their part in the epidemic
