Drug imports from Canada and more competition within the hospital and insurance industries are part of the presidential directive.
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FDA, facing intense criticism, narrows use of controversial Alzheimer’s drug to patients with early-stage disease
The revised label clarifies that the drug, called Aduhelm, is intended for patients with early-stage disease — the population that participated in clinical trials of the drug.
New study on delta variant reveals importance of receiving both vaccine shots, highlights challenges posed by mutations
Virologists fear more dangerous variants are on the horizon without speedy global vaccination.
Coronavirus questions answered: For the vaccinated, would exposure to covid-19 act as booster and strengthen their immunity?
Yes, this should occur, an infectious-diseases expert says. But that doesn’t mean you should be careless or knowingly expose yourself to the virus, she adds.
The controversial approval of an Alzheimer’s drug reignites the battle over the underlying cause of the disease
The field of Alzheimer’s research has been dominated — and divided — by a hypothesis holding that toxic clumps in the brain are the main driver of the disease and that removing them will slow cognitive decline.
You had the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine. Should you try to get a booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna?
As the delta variant spreads, people who had the Johnson & Johnson vaccine may be seeking a dose of an mRNA vaccine. Here’s what experts told The Washington Post about combining those vaccines.
The Big Number: Sunburn and the dangers of skin cancer
Overexposure to ultraviolet rays not only accelerates the aging of your skin but also increases your risk for skin cancer — including melanoma, the deadliest type.
Parkinson’s strikes more men than women. Researchers have worked for decades to learn why.
Some experts are calling for a long-term study that would follow generations of people to learn more about this progressive disorder of the nervous system.
Parkinson’s strikes more men than women. Researchers have worked for decades to learn why.
Some experts are calling for a long-term study that would follow generations of people to learn more about this progressive disorder of the nervous system.
Too many men ignore their depression, phobias, other mental health issues
But there are ways to encourage them to get the help they need — when they need it. Here are some tips.
