Carlie Porterfield, Forbes Staff

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Just 28% Of Americans Are Exercising Enough, CDC Says—And It’s Even Lower In Some Regions

A CDC analysis found stark differences in time spent engaging in physical activity between different regions of the U.S. and between rural areas and cities.

Twitter Stops Enforcing Covid-19 Misinformation Policy

The platform quietly stopped moderating pandemic misinformation last week, according to a message from the company.

Bill Gates’ Foundation Pledges $7 Billion To Support Africa Health And Agriculture

Gates and his former wife, Melina French Gates, are the biggest philanthropists of all time.

Teva Pharmaceuticals Will Pay Up To $523 Million In New York For Opioid Settlement

The Israeli company will shell out as much as $4.2 billion nationwide as part of a tentative deal.

Norwegian Cruise Line Drops Covid Vaccination, Testing And Masking Mandates

It’s the first major cruise operator to end mandatory testing for unvaccinated passengers.

Fauci Warns Pandemic-Era ‘Anti-Vaxxer Attitude’ Could Hurt Child Vaccination Rates

His warning comes as diseases like polio and measles stage a comeback in the U.S.

Spaceflight Could Increase Risk Of Cancer And Heart Disease In Astronauts, Study Suggests

Even short trips to space appear to carry the risk of increased DNA mutations, researchers at Mount Sinai found, as several companies vie to turn spaceflight into a tourist venture.

U.S. Won’t Pay For Covid-19 Shots Soon. Here’s How It Could Work

The Biden Administration could stop funding vaccines, tests and treatments as soon as this fall, officials say.

Jill Biden Tests Positive For Covid-19

The First Lady is isolating in South Carolina, where the Bidens traveled for a family vacation.

Inflation Reduction Act Passes: Senate Approves $430 Billion Climate And Healthcare Bill

The bill passed after months of negotiations capped by a 15-hour-long “vote-a-rama” overnight Sunday, and will next head to the House.