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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Unanimously Recommended for Emergency Use Authorization by U.S. FDA Advisory Committee

Johnson & Johnson announced Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee.

by Press
October 16, 2021

Number of States with High Obesity Prevalence Rises to 16

The number of states in which at least 35% of residents are obese has nearly doubled since 2018 – and.

by The Georgia Virtue
September 24, 2021

University System Credits Vax Campaigns for COVID-19 Case Decline on Campuses

The University System of Georgia (USG) continues to encourage students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and wear.

by Press
September 22, 2021

SNAP Program Aims to Encourage Water Consumption Over Sugary Drinks

Georgia’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamp) along with their four Partner Agencies, are launching Hydrate My State, a.

by Press
September 21, 2021

VA Launches Program To Improve Emergency Care For Nation’s Older Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a nationwide movement to improve emergency department (ED) care for older Veterans.

by Press
September 19, 2021

How Health Insurance Coverage in Georgia Compares to Other States

The share of Americans under the age of 65 without health insurance fell every year between 2010, when the Affordable.

by The Georgia Virtue
September 19, 2021

IRS Classifies At-Home Testing for COVID-19 as HSA, FSA Reimbursable Expenses

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that the cost of home testing for COVID-19 is an eligible medical expense that.

by The Georgia Virtue
September 15, 2021

FDA Outlines How It Will Move Ahead on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children

The following is attributed to Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock M.D., and Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the FDA’s.

by The Georgia Virtue
September 14, 2021

Canines ‘Out-Sniff’ Technology in Detecting Prostate Cancer in Men

New research from an international team of scientists – and two specially trained dogs – have scientifically validated the ability.

by Press
September 14, 2021

FDA Denies Marketing Applications for 55,000 Vape Products Over Public Health Concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has denied the marketing applications of more than 55,000 flavored vaping products, citing that.

by The Georgia Virtue
August 31, 2021

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