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How many people have been infected? No one knows for sure. How many breakthrough infections are there? The government tracks only some of them. Still, daily infections appear to be easing in some regions as the U.S. approaches 700,000 covid deaths.
Lab studies of the oral drug, molnupiravir, show promise in fighting known covid variants. Phase III studies of the drug will end in November. Separately, a University of Houston professor has developed a covid vaccine that can be taken nasally. Monoclonal antibodies are also back in the news.
The legal challenges over state laws in both states restricting abortion procedures play out in court. And U.S. lawmakers tell their personal stories during a House hearing on the subject.
The Health Resources and Services Administration pulled back a rule proposed by the Trump administration that would have required community health clinics to pass savings from reduced 340B pricing on insulin and Epi-Pens directly to patients instead of reinvesting in local services.
Rare bipartisan agreement and concern was expressed as senators grilled Facebook's global head of safety during a subcommittee hearing Thursday on the social media giant's tactics and outreach to teens and children.
Ahead of greater consumer protections against unexpected out-of-network charges taking effect on Jan. 1, the Department of Health and Human Services issued an interim rule Thursday that outlines an arbitration process that will settle disagreements between insurers and providers over costs. The Biden administration's approach is favored by the insurance industry.
It was another big day on Capitol Hill as lawmakers averted a partial government shutdown — for now. The planned House infrastructure bill was also pushed, as its fate is tied up with fraught negotiations with moderate Democrats over the reconciliation package. The resulting compromises, if reached at all, are likely to hit the health care items hard.
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News outlets report on early covid protocols being planned for next year's Winter Olympics, including a limit on who can view events in person and a "closed-loop bubble." Meanwhile, globally, covid seems to be beginning to decline; AstraZeneca's vaccine shows 74% efficiency; and more.
The three-day extension is for people still needing aid after Hurricane Ida hit the area. News outlets cover new homelessness laws in California and reports that local jobs recovery is being stalled by delta covid surges. Other news is from Maryland, North Carolina, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Texas.
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The Washington Post reports on efforts by Texas' Republican Attorney General, Ken Paxton, to counter a lawsuit brought by the Biden administration against its six-week anti-abortion law. Separately, a University of Texas law professor is warning Congress about wider threats from the law.
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that four additional states reported obesity rates of 35% or more in 2020 — bringing the national total to 16 states. Separately, a study says artificial sweetener in drinks may actually increase food cravings and appetite in some people.
Stat covers difficulties in delivering telehealth services to rural areas via limited internet connections. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on questions over pricing of these remote services. Blue Cross, Walgreens and Evolent Health, plus SAMHSA's mental health plans are also in the news.
USA Today has confirmed ahead of a report set to be released today that 580 troops died by suicide in 2020 compared with 504 in 2019. Most of the troops who have died are young enlisted men, a congressional aide told the news outlet.
A report from Public Citizen says the 20 highest-selling drugs generated $158 billion of global revenue in 2020 ... and that U.S. sales represented 64% of that, or $101 billion, Axios reported.
A House Oversight subcommittee report says that manufacturers "knowingly" sold baby food containing dangerous heavy metals like lead, mercury and arsenic, which can effect childhood brain development. And the lawmakers urged the FDA to set heavy metal standards.
Senators will question Facebook’s global head of safety today on the negative effects its platforms, including Instagram, can have on teenagers' mental health. Ahead of the hearing, the social media giant is trying to downplay its own research into the harm.
As of Thursday morning: Unable to secure the support of a group of progressives in her caucus, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left open the possibility that today's vote on the infrastructure bill may be pushed. The decision is linked to talks with holdout senators over the $3.5 trillion social spending package — and those negotiations are forcing Democrats to make hard choices on health care. Meanwhile, Congress is moving forward with legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown — but the plan leaves the thorny debt limit in place for now.
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