health sciences
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FDA OKs Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Boosters in the U.S., And for People to Mix and Match
On Wednesday night, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration officially authorised the use of boosters for eligible people vaccinated against covid-19 with either the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They’ve also given their blessing for people to mix and match different types of vaccines for their booster — a likely welcome decision for the…
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Most People Shouldn’t Take Baby Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks, U.S. Experts Say
A low dose of aspirin a day may not do as much good for the ageing heart as we’ve previously hoped. This week, an independent and influential group of experts announced their intention to downgrade their previous recommendation for some older people to take daily aspirin as a way to reduce their risk of cardiovascular…
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Merck and Ridgeback Say Their Covid-19 Pill Cuts Chance of Hospitalisation and Death by Half
A pill that can effectively prevent the worst outcomes of covid-19 may finally be on the way.
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Woman Arrested With Fake ‘Maderna’ Vaccine Card Reportedly Bails on Zoom Hearing
The 24-year-old woman who was arrested earlier this month for allegedly trying to enter Hawaii with a fake coronavirus vaccine card has skipped out on a virtual court hearing, the Associated Press reported.