CDC will test sewage for polio outside New York to see if it's circulating elsewhere in nation

The CDC will initially work work with Michigan and Philadelphia to identify communities with low vaccination rates and begin testing sewage the in those areas.

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Despite ongoing Covid risks, more employees consider cutting back on health-care benefits

Just as many workers want to scale back, new research on long Covid underscores the importance of having comprehensive medical benefits.

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Long Covid may be 'the next public health disaster' — with a $3.7 trillion economic impact rivaling the Great Recession

Long Covid is a chronic illness affecting as many as 23 million Americans. Its economic impact may rival that of the Great Recession.

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Alzheimer's drug trial shown to slow cognitive decline in long fight against dementia

A trial of an experimental Alzheimer's drug has been hailed as a "new era" in the beleaguered fight to find a cure for dementia.

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China could reopen in March, but zero-Covid has shaken confidence in supply chains, economist says

In the short term, supply chains will be largely unaffected since factories are still operating, a former advisor to the People's Bank of China said.

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Drug overdose deaths among seniors have more than tripled in two decades

"We've got a public health problem coming at our door, these trends have been increasing for a long time now," said Alexis Kuerbis, an substance abuse expert.

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Twitter stops policing Covid-19 misinformation under CEO Elon Musk and reportedly restores 62,000 suspended accounts

In a recent update to its website, Twitter said that effective Nov. 23, it is no longer enforcing its Covid-19 misleading information policy.

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China touts vaccination progress as it seeks reopening path; encourages booster shots for seniors

Tuesday's announcement and press conference followed a weekend of unrest as pockets of people in China vented their frustration with Covid policy.

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China's Covid infections drop for the first time in more than a week

The country reported local infections, mostly asymptomatic, that totaled 38,421 for Monday, down from a record high of 40,052 reported for Sunday.

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Flu hospitalizations increase nearly 30% as U.S. enters holiday season

Flu has hit unusually hard and early this season, putting pressure on emergency departments across the nation.

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U.S. criticizes China's zero Covid strategy, says Beijing needs to boost vaccination among elderly

The White House, in a statement, said the Chinese people have the right to protest peacefully.

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World Health Organization to rename monkeypox as mpox

The World Health Organization said Monday that it would begin referring to monkeypox as mpox in an effort to reduce stigma around the virus.

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China might not make major changes to its Covid policy any time soon, despite weekend protests

Groups of people in China took to the streets over the weekend to vent their frustration, built up over nearly three years of stringent Covid controls.

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Protests against Covid controls erupt across China

Rare protests broke out across China over the weekend as groups of people vented their frustration over the zero-Covid policy.

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The U.S. is 'certainly' still in a Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Fauci says

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the U.S. is "certainly" still in the middle of a Covid-19 pandemic, and he is "very troubled" by the divisive state of American politics.

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The biggest security risks of using fitness trackers and apps to monitor your health

Fitness trackers and apps from Google's Fitbit to Apple Watch and Strava help stay on top of health and wellness, but secure personal data before sporting them.

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Omicron boosters probably aren't very effective against mild Covid illness, but will likely prevent hospitalizations, experts say

The study did not look at hospitalization, but experts believe the omicron booster shots will provide strong protection against severe outcomes.

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Omicron BQ Covid variants that threaten people with compromised immune systems are now dominant in U.S.

The BQ coronavirus subvariants are likely resistant to key antibody medications used by people with compromised immune systems.

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Mainland China's total daily Covid cases soar above Shanghai lockdown highs

Mainland China reported more than 31,000 Covid infections for Wednesday, including asymptomatic cases.

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Measles poses growing threat to kids as vaccinations decline globally, CDC and WHO warn

The Covid-19 pandemic severely disrupted vaccination services, resulting in millions of kids missing their measles shots.

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Abortion pill is the most common method to end a pregnancy in the U.S., CDC says

The CDC, in a report published Wednesday, found that about 51% of abortions in 2020 were performed with the pill at or before the ninth week of pregnancy.

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Anthony Fauci says he will cooperate fully with possible House Republican investigation into Covid origins

Dr. Anthony Fauci has been the face of the U.S. Covid pandemic response in the Trump and Biden administrations, and a lightning rod for conservatives.

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Fauci says he never imagined Covid would kill a million Americans

Dr. Anthony Fauci during a White House news conference said it pains him as a physician to see people refuse the Covid vaccine for political reasons.

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Watch live: Dr. Anthony Fauci gives expected last Covid briefing as top health official

Fauci is expected to encourage people to get their Covid boosters and flu shots as respiratory illnesses are spiking.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci to give likely final Covid briefing as top White House health official

Anthony Fauci has served as the public face of the coronavirus response from the beginning of the pandemic. He is leaving as flu and RSV infections are spiking.

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Flu variant that hits kids and seniors harder than other strains is dominant in U.S. right now

The H3N2 variant has been associated with more severe flu seasons for children and the elderly in the past, according to the CDC.

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Pfizer says omicron booster is better against new subvariants like BQ.1.1 than old shots

Pfizer said the booster triggered more antibodies against omicron BQ.1.1, BA.4.6, BA.2.75.2 and XBB.1 in adults older than 55 compared to the original vaccines.

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Children's hospitals call on Biden to declare emergency in response to 'unprecedented' RSV surge

Infants 6 months and younger are getting hospitalized with RSV at seven times the rate observed before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to CDC data.

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Bird flu is threatening British food staples, from the English breakfast to Christmas dinner

English breakfasts and traditional Christmas dinners could be off the menu as Britain's worst outbreak of avian flu prompts fears of egg and turkey shortages.

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Several Kentucky supreme court justices sound skeptical of state's near-total abortion ban

Abortion providers asked Kentucky's supreme court to block the state's near-total abortion ban. In oral arguments, some justices sounded skeptical of the ban.

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FDA could approve over-the-counter nasal spray, autoinjectors to treat opioid overdoses

But the FDA stressed that it needed more data to make a definitive conclusion on the use of the over-the-counter treatments for opioid overdoses.

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World population reaches 8 billion people, with India expected to surpass China as most populous nation

The world population reached 8 billion people, and India is expected to surpass China as the world's most populous country.

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Amazon announces new virtual healthcare service to help with allergies, acne and hair loss

Amazon Clinic comes just a few months after the company announced it was shutting down Amazon Care, a different telehealth service, by the end of the year.

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As flu hospitalizations surge in the U.S., the Southeast is the hardest hit

Flu activity is the highest in the Southeastern U.S. and Washington D.C. right now. It is also very high in New York City and New Jersey.

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Women and family health startup Maven raises $90 million for post-Roe v. Wade world

Maven, the women and family health startup which boomed after the Supreme Court's abortion decision, raises $90 million in a new venture round.

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Moderna says new Covid booster better against omicron BA.5, triggers immune response against BQ.1.1

Moderna found that the new booster triggered five times more antibodies against omicron BA.5 than the old vaccines in people with prior Covid infections.

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Here are 4 ways to take advantage of your health-care expenses before the end of the year

There are several ways you may be able to ease the sting of your 2022 health costs, according to experts. Here's a look at four approaches.

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U.S. is extending Covid public health emergency through spring 2023, administration official says

The public health emergency, first declared in January 2020 and renewed every 90 days since, has had a vast impact on the U.S. health-care system.

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Omicron BQ variants resistant to antibody treatments are quickly becoming dominant in U.S.

Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 now make up 44% of new Covid cases, compared with 32% last week, according to CDC data.

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3 takeaways from our daily meeting: Buying health stocks, Danaher China play, tech cutting costs

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

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China trims Covid quarantine time by two days

China reduced the quarantine time for international travelers by two days, state media said Friday.

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Nearly 2% of healthy infants hospitalized with RSV before first birthday, study finds

A study published in Lancet Respiratory Medicine found that 1.8% of healthy infants are hospitalized with RSV before their first birthday.

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Why flu season is so bad this year

The U.S. is experiencing a surge of flu and RSV in children, which could put a heavy burden on the health care system.

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Unvaccinated infants were hospitalized with Covid more this summer than most age groups, CDC says

The CDC said the surge highlights the importance of pregnant mothers getting vaccinated, which can protect infants too young to receive the shots.

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Covid outbreak worsens in southern Chinese city of Guangzhou

Covid infections are surging in the capital of China's export-heavy Guangdong province, raising concerns of another drag on the economy.

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Mindfulness meditation reduces anxiety as much as a common antidepressant drug, study finds

The study is the first randomized clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation with that of the antidepressant escitalopram.

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Kentucky rejects anti-abortion constitutional amendment in surprise victory for reproductive rights

Voters in the conservative southern state rejected a ballot measure stating there is no right to an abortion under the state constitution.

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Novavax posts third quarter loss but beats revenue expectations

The Covid-19 vaccine maker reported a net loss of more than $169 million for the third quarter, compared to a loss of $322 million in the same period last year.

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Abortion rights are on the ballot in these states. Here's what you need to know for the midterms

Kentucky and Michigan are the key battlegrounds for abortion in the midterm elections.

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Lab-grown blood given to humans in world-first trial aimed at combatting rare disorders

Blood grown in a laboratory has been transfused into humans for the first time in a landmark clinical trial.

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6 health insurance terms you need to know as open enrollment begins

Millions of Americans pick their health plans during open enrollment. Several moving parts under the surface can make those selections challenging.

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U.S. faces highest flu hospitalization rate in a decade with young kids and seniors most at risk

Seniors and children younger than age 5 are most at risk right now, public health official said.

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New hope China may soften on Covid boosts our stocks most tied to world's No. 2 economy

As always, we take speculation out of China with a grain of salt, but we're encouraged by news surrounding BioNTech's mRNA Covid vaccine there.

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Pfizer releases more data indicating omicron boosters are better than old Covid shots

People older than 55 who received the new Covid booster had about four times more antibodies targeting omicron BA.5 than people who received the old vaccine.

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U.S. faces pandemic crossroads with Covid deaths still too high and new omicron variants emerging, Fauci says

White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Covid deaths are too high heading into the winter.

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2 takeaways from our daily meeting: Selling in an overbought market, updates on 3 holdings

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

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Magic mushroom compound psilocybin can help treat depression, study finds

The psychedelic compound psilocybin can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, according to data from the largest trial of its type ever conducted.

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Moderna shares plummet after Covid vaccine maker lowers 2022 sales outlook

Moderna also missed revenue and earnings expectations for the quarter.

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We're impressed with health insurer Humana's solid quarter and rosy outlook for next year

We continue to like Humana shares, especially into an economic slowdown as health care is an especially sticky sector in terms spending.

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2 takeaways from our daily meeting: Stocks await Fed decision, Club earnings recap

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

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Eli Lilly's guidance cut is about the strong dollar, not weakening fundamentals, CEO says

The CEO of Eli Lilly (LLY) pinned the company's outlook revision on the strong dollar. "The underlying fundamentals of the business are really strong."

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Pfizer CEO reveals 2030 growth plan as company faces up to $18 billion revenue hit from generics

CEO Albert Bourla said Pfizer is staring down an expected loss of up to $18 billion in revenue from 2025 through 2030 as patent protections expire.

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J&J's nearly $17 billion offer to buy a heart pump maker goes right to why we own it

Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ) $16.6 billion deal to buy heart pump maker Abiomed (ABMD) will bolster its pharmaceutical and medical device business.

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Pfizer raises 2022 earnings guidance, beats third-quarter expectations

Pfizer now expects earnings per share of $6.40 to $6.50 for the year, up from its previous forecast of $6.30 to $6.45.

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Pfizer RSV vaccine given to pregnant mothers is effective at protecting newborns, company's data shows

Pfizer said it will submit an application to the Food and Drug Administration for the RSV vaccine's approval by the end of 2022.

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