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Biden relaunches ‘cancer moonshot,’ aiming to reduce death rate by 50 percent in 25 years

The president’s new initiative promises improvements in prevention, detection and treatment of malignancies but does not contain new money for the effort.

Army says it will begin discharging unvaccinated soldiers

In a statement, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth described the action as necessary for Army readiness, adding that “unvaccinated soldiers present risk to the force.”

Pfizer and BioNTech seek emergency use authorization of the first coronavirus vaccine for children under 5

The Food and Drug Administration asked the companies to apply for authorization of their vaccine.

Native American tribes reach landmark opioid deal with Johnson & Johnson, drug distributors for up to $665 million

McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen reached a deal to pay $515 million over six years to the federally recognized tribes, while Johnson & Johnson would distribute $150 million in two years, according to court documents filed Tuesday.

Experimental HIV vaccine, based on Moderna’s mRNA technology, now in clinical trial

The technology used in coronavirus vaccines paved the way for what is being called the “first human trial of a mRNA-based HIV vaccine.”

Covid-19 live updates: Vaccine for children 4 and younger on the way

Unvaccinated adults were 23 times more likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus than those with booster shots when the omicron variant was widespread, according to a new study focused on Los Angeles County.

Jeremiah Stamler, who linked lifestyle with heart health, dies at 102

The longtime Northwestern University professor was known as the father of preventive cardiology.

Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children under 5 could be available by the end of February, people with knowledge say

The shot would be the first for children 6 months to 5 years old.

How to tell whether you have the flu

Fever, chills and coughs can be signs of influenza. But some symptoms could be surprising for you, such as gastrointestinal issues and loss of appetite.

White House frustrations grow over health chief Becerra’s handling of pandemic

Critics blame him for health officials’ conflicting messages; defenders say the administration gave him an unclear role.