Florida sues FDA over ‘delay’ of low-cost drug imports
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the lawsuit Wednesday.
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Adderall is hard to find at some pharmacies following a labor shortage at the largest U.S. supplier
The labor shortage, which Teva Pharmaceuticals says is resolved, came amid high demand for ADHD medication.
FDA authorizes Pfizer's and Moderna's updated Covid booster shots
The shots target the BA.5 omicron subvariant. The CDC still needs to sign off before shots can be administered.
U.S. life expectancy dropped in 2021 for 2nd year in a row — but Covid deaths aren't the only reason
Other contributors to the decline are long-standing problems: drug overdoses, heart disease, suicide and chronic liver disease.
New Covid boosters, which target BA.5, haven't yet been tested in people. How well will they work?
The lack of human data means officials likely won’t know how much better the new shots are — if at all — until the fall booster campaign is well underway.
How is blue light impacting our health? Scientists study flies for clues
Although there’s great interest in discussing the potential downsides of blue light, the explosion of the number of personal screens is still outpacing what’s known about its effect on human health.
Experimental brain surgery quelled cravings in 2 people with binge eating disorder
The results of a pilot study found that deep brain stimulation helped two patients control cravings to binge eat.
Tea drinkers enjoy possible health benefits, study suggests
A study found that a higher tea intake — two or more cups daily — was linked to a 9% to 13% lower risk of death over 14 years relative to non-tea drinkers.
Nearly one-third of low-income Asian women now live in states with limited abortion access
“Deep down I was sure that we were incapable financially of bringing a new baby into this world," said an Asian woman in Texas who got an abortion secretly on a rushed timeline.
Want to buy canned whipped cream in New York state? Don’t forget your ID
A little-known state law prompted stores to start carding customers and ban sales of canned whipped cream to those under 21. “I was so confused. ... I’m 43 with gray hair,” one shopper said.
States are rolling out vaccination plans. Track the number of inoculations across the country.
NBC News is tracking administered doses in each state by surveying health departments and examining daily reports.
Map: Confirmed coronavirus cases, worldwide
Here's how many Covid cases per country have been confirmed. This map is updated daily.
