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Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden has spent years trying to push through pharmaceutical drug pricing reforms. But in the current climate, he is ditching previous efforts and has taken on the task of trying to craft a new package.
Many people are shaking off their fears of the Johnson & Johnson shot. Meanwhile, some health officials say that full FDA approval of all covid vaccines could help fight hesitation.
The Pentagon and other federal agencies are investigating two possible incidents in the D.C. area. The events raise concerns about a link to suspected uses of invisible weapons on U.S. diplomats abroad that have led to illness referred to as "Havana syndrome."
Citing a disproportionate effect on health of African Americans, the FDA will ban manufacturing, import and sales--but not personal possession. Tobacco companies are reportedly "infuriated."
At this classic 100-day benchmark, news outlets evaluate the accomplishments of President Joe Biden's early days in office and look ahead to the next phase of his tenure -- especially on family leave and abortion.
Though the White House has said it prefers to push such a Medicare measure separately from its proposed $1.8 trillion economic package, Democrats in Congress will pursue pairing the two.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A sampling of this morning's commentary on President Joe Biden's speech to Congress.
Opinion writers delve into covid and vaccine issues.
Editorial pages tackle these public health issues.
In other news around the globe, BioNTech considers producing vaccines in Africa to boost supplies; Brazil's Sputnik V ban gets scientific approval; Germany will surveil covid deniers as threats to the state; and Peru has an unwelcome TB comeback.
An analysis shows diversity efforts in US medical schools have been failing, with figures worsening over 40 years. In other news, Michigan tries "recharge rooms" to help tired medical staff and new CMS rules boost star ratings for acute-care hospitals.
Among other reports from across the states, Michigan considers legal limits for marijuana blood levels in drivers, Texas moves to expand medical marijuana use and Missouri's Senate votes down funding for Medicaid expansion.
$100 million worth of U.S. aid for hospitals and health care workers will start arriving today as nearly 400,000 new covid cases are reported in India. Bloomberg reports that global giant companies like Amazon are also stepping in to help.
Stat reports on how much less money citizens in places like Australia and France pay for brand-name blood clot drugs or cancer treatment pills. Separately, the FDA threatens to fine drug maker Acceleron Pharma over clinical trial transparency.
Despite Louisiana's easing of restrictions, New Orleans says the mask mandate will stay until vaccination rates increase. Meanwhile, North Carolina and Maryland lift some covid rules.
Exposure to two or more from a list of issues including alcohol use, marijuana use and gestational diabetes are to blame. Cruise ship restarts, HPV vaccines and air pollution are also in the news.
Meanwhile, Colorado's main public universities say they'll require staff and students to get vaccines, and getting your covid shot in a bar is apparently popular for some.
Despite many states seeing a significant decline in the number of cases, some states, such as Utah and Wisconsin, are reporting their highest number of deaths in many weeks.
A host of proposals that could have big impact on Americans' health and wellbeing also featured prominently in the presidential address.
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