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FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staff
A top official at the Food and Drug Administration recently overruled government scientists on the availability of two COVID-19 vaccines. Newly released documents show the FDA’s vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, intervened to restrict…
Shriners Children’s to open $153M medical research facility in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — The nonprofit that operates Shriners Children's hospitals across North America will locate a $153 million medical research facility in Atlanta, the group announced Wednesday.
Shriners Children’s Research Institute intends to…
How to protect yourself from ticks year-round
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you've been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature.
“Humans are outside more in…
