(The Center Square) – The White House announced Wednesday new plans for the “potential authorization” of COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11, saying they have enough vaccinations ready…
More(The Center Square) – With Friday beginning open enrollment for those qualifying for Medicare, a new report by MedicareGuide.com found that one in four senior citizens have $500 or less in savings…
MoreCDC: More than 140k US Children Lost a Primary or Secondary Caregiver Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
One U.S. child loses a parent or caregiver for every four COVID-19-associated deaths, a new modeling study published recently in Pediatrics reveals. The findings illustrate orphanhood as a hidden and ongoing secondary…
MoreJohnson & 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 (VRBPAC) unanimously voted 19-0 to recommend Emergency Use…
MoreThe number of states in which at least 35% of residents are obese has nearly doubled since 2018 – and disparities persist – according to new data from…
MoreThe University System of Georgia (USG) continues to encourage students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and wear masks inside campus facilities, with institutions beginning to…
MoreGeorgia’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamp) along with their four Partner Agencies, are launching Hydrate My State, a campaign tailored for SNAP eligible Georgians to encourage…
MoreThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a nationwide movement to improve emergency department (ED) care for older Veterans treated in VA Medical Centers and become the…
MoreThe share of Americans under the age of 65 without health insurance fell every year between 2010, when the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, and 2016,…
MoreThe Internal Revenue Service recently announced that the cost of home testing for COVID-19 is an eligible medical expense that can be paid or reimbursed under health flexible…
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