Mandy Cohen, former North Carolina health secretary, would replace Rochelle Walensky, who is stepping down June 30, as head of the CDC at a critical time for the agency.
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Medicare outlines plan to expand coverage for costly new Alzheimer’s drugs
The first drug potentially covered by the expanded plan, Leqembi, could be granted full approval from the Food and Drug Administration as soon as this summer.
Canada to require health warnings on individual cigarettes
Beginning next year, cigarettes will bear labels including “TOBACCO HARMS CHILDREN,” “POISON IN EVERY PUFF” and “SMOKING CAUSES IMPOTENCE.”
Food poisoning often caused by sick restaurant workers, CDC says
A lack of paid sick time in the food service industry and staffing pressures can lead workers to clock in when ill, putting consumer health at risk, the CDC says.
Peru battles record dengue outbreak, in a warning for a warming world
Recent warm and wet El Niño conditions — which scientists say are likely to be prevalent in the future due to climate change — are ideal for mosquitoes.
Appeals court paves way for Purdue Pharma opioids settlement
The ruling also shields from future claims members of the Sackler family, who own Purdue Pharma.
Being your own patient advocate is doable. Here’s what to consider.
Don’t get lost in the system. Careful note-taking, second opinions and other strategies will help you.
For covid long-haulers, the pandemic is far from over
The end of the coronavirus public health emergency has left long-covid patients fearful they will be forgotten.
Military members half as likely as civilians to receive HPV vaccine
Active-duty military and veterans are twice as likely as civilians to develop cancers associated with human papillomavirus, or HPV.
Exercise can cut women’s chances of getting Parkinson’s by 25 percent
The study found that as a woman’s exercise level increased, her risk for Parkinson’s decreased.
