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Inhaled Glucocorticoid Flops for Speeding COVID Recovery in Outpatients

Fluticasone furoate "not a favorable" therapy for COVID-19, say researchers

8 Hrs Ago
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When It Comes to Vaccine Strategy, Be Careful Comparing the U.S. to Other Countries

The health landscape varies significantly from country to country

10 Hrs Ago
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Stopping Medical Misinformation Requires Early Detection

Help is needed from the medical community and the general public, says media watchdog CEO

Sep 20, 2023
A photo of a magnifying glass resting over the word PLANDEMIC hidden in the repetition of the word PANDEMIC.
Hospital Mask Mandates Return; COVID Hospitalizations Reach 20K; Ground Beef Recall

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 20, 2023
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I Just Got Over COVID. Do I Need an Updated Shot?

And if I do, how long should I wait?

Sep 19, 2023
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Opinion
Vaccine Research and Combating the Anti-Science Movement Go Hand in Hand

An excerpt from Hotez's new book, The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science

Sep 19, 2023
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BA.2.86 Variant Spotted in 10 States; Vax and Long COVID; Children and Suicide

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 19, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Social Media Giant's Efforts to Stymie Antivax Content Had Mixed Results

Facebook aimed to tackle misinformation, but did it work?

Sep 15, 2023
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A Look at the Data Behind CDC's Updated COVID Vax Decision

Here are the highlights of the agency's extensive evidence review

Sep 15, 2023
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Flu-Like Symptoms, Then Amputation; Docs Charge for Emails; Wait List for Psilocybin

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 15, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Opinion
What It Will Really Take to Restore Trust in the CDC

A singular narrative, consistency, and relatability are paramount

Sep 13, 2023
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California Misinfo Law Is Destined for the Dustbin

Amendment repeals language, but licensing boards apparently had authority all along

Sep 13, 2023
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CDC Advisors Support Updated COVID Shots for All

Committee members raised concerns that a more graded recommendation would contribute to inequity

Sep 12, 2023
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Opinion
This Isn't COVID's Final Act

We must keep the virus, and long COVID, center stage

Sep 12, 2023
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