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Scientists just found a major flaw in a key COVID drug study

The COVID pandemic illustrated how urgently we need antiviral medications capable of treating coronavirus infections. To aid this effort, researchers…

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Covid inquiry begins examination of impact on social care sector

James Melley Senior Social Affairs Producer BBC In the early days of the pandemic, care home staff donned full personal…

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New COVID variant swiftly gains ground in US; concern looms for summer wave

While COVID-19 transmission remains low in the US, health experts are anxious about the potential for a big summer wave…

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Scientists discover llama antibodies that shut down COVID — and its future variants

Scientists have discovered a unique class of small antibodies that are strongly protective against a wide range of SARS coronaviruses,…

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RFK Jr. defends changing COVID vaccine schedule in memo to Congress : NPR

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., testifies during his Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions confirmation hearing. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images…

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False claims that ivermectin treats cancer, COVID leads states to pass OTC laws

Doctors told the Times that they have already seen some cases where patients with treatable, early-stage cancers have delayed effective…

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COVID vaccine changes confuse and upset some parents and families : Shots

COVID vaccine access will be more limited for some groups, after federal health officials changed recommendations. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide…

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Parents should talk to a doctor about COVID shots for kids, CDC says : Shots

The CDC’s vaccine schedule recommends COVID vaccines for children through ‘shared clinical decision-making.’ There is no recommendation for pregnant women.…

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Here’s the science behind the COVID vaccine in pregnancy : Shots

stefanamer/Getty Images/iStockphoto You’re pregnant, healthy and hearing mixed messages: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., removed the…

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CDC updates COVID vaccine recommendations, but not how RFK Jr. wanted

In practice, it is unclear how this change will affect access to the vaccines. Health insurers are required to cover…

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