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US House approves bill to widen marijuana research
The US House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would broaden researchers' ability to study marijuana and its effects, a move hailed by cannabis advocates.
Dec 10, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Food, housing insecurities may delay breast cancer diagnosis
Women who experience food or housing insecurity may be at risk for undiagnosed breast cancer due to lapses in follow-up appointments, according to research being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society ...
Nov 19, 2020
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Medical economics
Mold and damp health costs are about 3 times those of sugary drinks. We need a healthy housing agenda
The World Health Organization has always been interested in housing as one of the big "causes of the causes," of the social determinants, of health. The WHO launched evidence-based guidelines for healthy housing policies ...
Oct 26, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Seven tips for staying safe as COVID-19 cases rise and colder weather heightens the risk
As temperatures fall, people are spending more time indoors. That heightens the risk of the coronavirus spreading, but there are some simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and everyone around you.
Oct 19, 2020
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Vaccination
White House approves tougher rules for COVID-19 vaccine development
(HealthDay)—Following weeks of delay, the White House on Tuesday approved tough new rules for COVID-19 vaccine developers that will make it unlikely that a vaccine will be approved before Election Day.
Oct 8, 2020
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Vaccination
US agency wants 2 months safety data before approving COVID-19 vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration made public its guidance for issuing emergency approval for a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, making it clear it wants to see follow-up two months after trial volunteers have their second ...
Oct 7, 2020
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Vaccination
White House nixes tougher FDA guidelines on vaccine approval
The White House has blocked new Food and Drug Administration guidelines on bringing potential vaccines for COVID-19 to market that would almost certainly have prevented their approval before the Nov. 3 election.
Oct 6, 2020
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Diabetes
Housing instability linked with poor diabetes control, suggests study
Moving once a year or more is linked with poor glycaemic (blood sugar) control in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a cross-sectional study examining the relationship between housing insecurity and diabetes control ...
Sep 25, 2020
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Health
Looming wave of evictions, housing instability pose threat to health
With unemployment rates hovering at or near double digits, millions of people are at risk for eviction or foreclosure. And a growing body of research suggests the effects go beyond financial, taking a toll on both physical ...
Sep 10, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A vaccine before the US election? Depends on science—or politics
A COVID-19 vaccine by election day in the US? Experts worry that, facing an uphill battle for reelection, President Donald Trump could press for one to be approved before the November 3 vote, but also before tests prove it ...
Sep 3, 2020
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