Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
No COVID-19 testing at home yet but quicker options coming
Home testing for the new coronavirus may sound like a good idea, but U.S. regulators say it's still too risky.
Apr 05, 2020
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News tagged with federal health officials
Genetics
US tells 23andMe to halt sales of genetic test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is ordering genetic test maker 23andMe to halt sales of its personalized DNA test kits, saying the company has failed to show that the technology is backed by science.
Nov 25, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu levels starting to fall, CDC says
(HealthDay)—The flu seems to be easing its grip on the United States, federal health officials reported Friday.
Feb 09, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Panel: Boys should get HPV vaccine given to girls
(AP) -- A vaccine against cervical cancer hasn't been all that popular for girls. It may be even a harder sell for boys now that it's been recommended for them too.
Oct 25, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
1 in 3 Americans now live in areas where indoor masks are advised, CDC says
Masks may not be required, but Americans should consider wearing one anyway if they live in an area where COVID-19 case numbers are high, federal health officials said Wednesday.
May 19, 2022
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Vaccination
FDA advisers weigh COVID-19 booster shots for fall
Outlining a daunting timeline for development of any updated COVID-19 vaccine for next fall, federal health officials told an expert advisory panel on Wednesday that clinical trials of potential candidates would have to begin ...
Apr 08, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tomorrow's COVID safety guidelines will be different from today's, but that doesn't mean yesterday's were wrong
No one gave a second thought to the safety of dining out before the pandemic. Fast-forward to today, and it's normal to wonder whether there is a city, state or federal policy around whether you need a mask or proof of vaccination ...
Apr 04, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
FDA approves 2nd booster shots for Americans 50 and older
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has approved a second booster shot of the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines for people 50 and older.
Mar 29, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Biden administration to offer 2nd COVID boosters to those 50 and older
Despite not knowing how long another jab might provide protection, the Biden administration plans to offer a second COVID booster shot to Americans 50 and older.
Mar 28, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How will COVID end? Experts look to past epidemics for clues
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world has seen a dramatic improvement in infections, hospitalizations and death rates in recent weeks, signaling the crisis appears to be winding down. But how will it end? ...
Mar 10, 2022
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