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CDC warns of 2 listeria outbreaks tied to packaged salad

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are warning the public not to eat certain brands of packaged salads, which they say are linked to two small,… Read more

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Merck’s at-home antiviral COVID-19 pill approved by US regulator

United States health regulators have authorised a second antiviral pill against COVID-19, providing another easy-to-use medication to battle the rising… Read more

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Omicron may sideline two leading drugs against COVID-19

As strained U.S. hospitals brace for a new surge of COVID-19 cases caused by the fast-spreading omicron variant, doctors are warning of yet another… Read more

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As Omicron looms over our heads here are 5 immunity boosting drinks to make with kitchen ingredients

In the past two years we have learnt that the fight against the Covid-19 virus begins with strong immunity. As the new covid variant, Omicron turns… Read more

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Highly unlikely existing vaccines will fail against Omicron: WHO

In the fight against all COVID-19 variants, WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan said, “the best weapon we have right now is to get vaccinated.”

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New Zealand to ban cigarettes for future generations

New Zealand will ban the sale of tobacco to its next generation, in a bid to eventually phase out smoking.

Anyone born after 2008 will not be… Read more

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Top US health experts prefer mRNA jabs from Pfizer and Moderna

WASHINGTON: A US government-appointed panel of medical experts on Thursday unanimously recommended mRNA Covid vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna over… Read more

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Jurors begin to weigh evidence in Elizabeth Holmes case

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The jurors now responsible for assessing 11 charges of fraud and conspiracy against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes are… Read more