It’s a major capitulation for Democrats. Republican lawmakers had threatened to stymie action on the $858 billion bill if they didn’t agree to the change.
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Strep A: What to know about the usually mild infection tied to at least two U.S. pediatric deaths
Group A strep symptoms are usually mild, but several child deaths in the United States and Europe have resulted from an invasive form of the bacterial infection.
Flu hospitalizations soar as triple viral threat looms ahead of holidays
The CDC urged Americans to get the latest flu and coronavirus vaccines to protect themselves.
How to choose the right soup for 4 common health issues
It often packs ingredients that can boost immunity and help fight colds.
Cancer surgeons should avoid these three words, researchers warn
The problem lies in a disconnect between surgeons’ phrasing and their patients’ expectations.
Covid hospitalizations rising post-Thanksgiving after an autumn lull
Public health authorities are concerned the increase in covid patients will exacerbate the strain on hospitals already reeling from RSV and influenza cases.
Assisted living too often fails older, sicker residents, report says
“The nature of the clientele in assisted living has changed dramatically,” yet there are no widely accepted standards for addressing their physical and mental health needs, one expert says.
Biden administration poised to lift monkeypox emergency declaration
Fewer than 10 cases a day are being reported, compared with more than 450 in early August.
Drugs killed 8 friends, one by one, in a tragedy seen across the U.S.
Cascading deaths from fentanyl and other drugs transformed this small N.C. city and left indelible scars.
How China’s vaccine strategy stoked its looming ‘zero covid’ crisis
The nation’s “zero covid” restrictions have created a crisis for a country with large numbers of older, vulnerable people who have never had a booster shot.
