Tattoo ink ban
New rules on the usage of tattoo ink in…
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At-home Covid test kits inking a higher price tag
Walmart and Kroger have raised the price of an at-home Covid-19 test kit as the price hike comes after an agreement with the White House to sell the…
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New bill goes into effect to protect Arizonans from surprise medical bills
The No Surprises Act, which protects Arizonans from surprise out-of-network medical bills, has gone into effect on January 1,…
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New year’s health resolutions
Health experts encourage people to make better health…
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Levels of Covid-19 being detected in wastewater, indicates Covid surge
Recent wastewater analysis from several sources around the country indicates a large surge in Covid-19…
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USDA changes GMO labeling to ‘bioengineered’
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new rules for labeling genetically modified foods took effect on…
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Pets may be able to help you reach your new year resolutions
If you’re trying to be healthier, your pet may be able to…
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U.S. shatters record for single-day COVID-19 infections
The United States just broke its record for single-day COVID-19 infections with nearly a half million, and 10% of those infections were right here in…
Continue Reading FDA says Covid-19 antigen tests may be less sensitive to Omicron variant, but they’re still an important tool
By Jen Christensen and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that quick antigen tests people take at home may be less…
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2021 Year in Review: COVID and overdose deaths top health headlines
Three COVID-19 vaccines became widely available in the United States in 2021, yet the country saw twice the number of COVID deaths than the year…
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U.S. hits record average number of cases
The U.S. has reached another grim milestone as the Coronavirus pandemic drags…
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Unexpected medical charges act to go into effect on January 1
The No Surprises Act, which bans most unexpected medical charges from out-of-network providers, is scheduled to go into effect January 1. It will…
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President Biden directing FEMA to help in Covid test funding
In an order issued in a memo on Monday, President Biden is ordering the use of FEMA funding to help in Covid…
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No U.S. vaccine mandate for state-regulated utilities in Arizona
Workers at state-regulated utilities in Arizona can’t be fired for refusing to be vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a policy a state commission…
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FDA authorizes second pill to treat Covid
The FDA announced Thursday that Merck’s anti-viral pill, Molnupravir, can be used to treat mild-to-moderate Covid-19 in…
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FDA reports possible listeria contamination of salads from Yuma Dole plant
The Dole plant in Yuma will be closed for cleaning because of a possible…
Continue Reading How safe is it to attend holiday religious services as the Omicron variant spreads? Experts weigh in
By Kristen Rogers, CNN If you’re wondering whether you should go to in-person religious services during the winter holidays this year, CNN…
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Life expectancy in the U.S. dropped by almost two years in 2020
According to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics, life expectancy in the U.S. last year was 77 years, a decrease of 1.8 years…
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Study shows omicron variant has less severe lung infection than delta
New research adds to growing evidence that the omicron COVID-19 variant may be less likely to cause serious disease compared to…
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Biden to announce free at-home tests as Omicron takes over in U.S.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Omicron variant is now linked to nearly 75% of the nation’s new…
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