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Biogen's debated Alzheimer's drug given to first patient
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Biogen's debated Alzheimer's drug given to first patient

A Rhode Island man became the first patient worldwide to receive Biogen’s hotly debated Alzheimer’s drug outside of a clinical trial on Wednesday, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to Fox News.
Nearly 25% of coronavirus survivors sought care for new medical ailments, study finds
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Nearly 25% of coronavirus survivors sought care for new medical ailments, study finds

A large study found nearly one quarter of coronavirus survivors received first-time diagnoses for other medical ailments following 30 days of infection.
FDA authorizes third Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine batch from troubled Baltimore plant
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FDA authorizes third Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine batch from troubled Baltimore plant

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday announced that it had authorized an additional batch of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine that had been produced from a troubled Baltimore facility.
Connecticut confirms 2 Powassan virus infections: What to know about tick-borne illness
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Connecticut confirms 2 Powassan virus infections: What to know about tick-borne illness

Health officials in Connecticut announced the state’s first two cases of Powassan virus detected in 2021.
Regeneron COVID-19 antibody therapy cuts death risk in hospitalized patients lacking immune response
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Regeneron COVID-19 antibody therapy cuts death risk in hospitalized patients lacking immune response

Regeneron’s COVID-19 therapy was found to reduce the risk of death in hospitalized patients who had not mounted their own immune response to the virus by up to 20%, the company said Wednesday
Arizona woman had weight loss surgery in Mexico prior to death, family claims
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Arizona woman had weight loss surgery in Mexico prior to death, family claims

An Arizona family is mourning the death of their 24-year-old daughter who they claim sought weight loss surgery in Mexico and later died in a hospital in her home state due to complications from the procedure.
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Wednesday
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Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Wednesday

News/World: Nova Scotia is entering the second phase of its reopening plan on Wednesday, a move that will allow more businesses to reopen and more social gatherings.
CDC panel to discuss COVID-19 vaccination, rare heart issues
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CDC panel to discuss COVID-19 vaccination, rare heart issues

Reports of heart inflammation among a small fraction of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients, predominantly males under 30, are under review as an advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to meet Friday.
Cosmetics and 'forever chemicals': Breaking down new findings on PFAS in makeup
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Cosmetics and 'forever chemicals': Breaking down new findings on PFAS in makeup

News/Science: People who wear cosmetics such as lipstick or mascara may be absorbing or licking up potentially harmful ingredients that last 'forever' in the environment, a new study suggests. Here's what you should know about PFAS.
New treatment slows Alzheimer’s progression in monkeys, researchers claim
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New treatment slows Alzheimer’s progression in monkeys, researchers claim

A new treatment triggered immune cells to clear out toxic plaque buildup and slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease in monkeys, researchers claim.
New York lifts remaining COVID-19 restrictions after reaching vaccination goal
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New York lifts remaining COVID-19 restrictions after reaching vaccination goal

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that all remaining COVID-19 restrictions "would be relaxed as of today" after the state reached its goal of vaccinating 70% of the adult population, but mask-wearing would remain in effect for some.
US coronavirus deaths hit 600,000 as weekly fatalities decline to new lows
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US coronavirus deaths hit 600,000 as weekly fatalities decline to new lows

The U.S. recorded a grim milestone Tuesday with over 600,000 deaths attributed to coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. However, the news comes as weekly fatalities have declined to lows not seen since early on in the pandemic.
Makeup products may contain potentially toxic PFAS chemicals, study warns
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Makeup products may contain potentially toxic PFAS chemicals, study warns

A new study is warning that people who wear makeup may be unknowingly absorbing potentially toxic chemicals into their bodies.
'Sporadic' COVID-19 cases may have occurred in late 2019 in U.S., researchers suggest
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'Sporadic' COVID-19 cases may have occurred in late 2019 in U.S., researchers suggest

News/Health: A new analysis of blood samples from 24,000 Americans taken early last year is the latest and largest study to suggest the new coronavirus may have popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Ontario sees 296 new COVID-19 cases, nearly 75% of adults now have first vaccine dose
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Ontario sees 296 new COVID-19 cases, nearly 75% of adults now have first vaccine dose

News/Canada/Toronto: Ontario reported 296 additional cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the fewest on a single day since last September, as well as the deaths of 13 more people with the illness.
AstraZeneca antibody cocktail fails to prevent COVID-19 symptoms in trial
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AstraZeneca antibody cocktail fails to prevent COVID-19 symptoms in trial

AstraZeneca’s antibody cocktail failed to prevent COVID-19 symptoms in trial participants recently exposed to the virus, the company announced Monday.
US delivers 1.35M Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines to Mexico
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US delivers 1.35M Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines to Mexico

A White House official confirmed on Tuesday that 1.35 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine had arrived in Mexico.
Vaccines dominate Trudeau's final day of international trip
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Vaccines dominate Trudeau's final day of international trip

News/Politics: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has wrapped up a mini-summit with leaders of the European Union that was part business, part thank-you for co-operation in securing Canada a share of European-manufactured coronavirus vaccines.
Vermont sees 80% receive COVID-19 vaccine dose, lifts remaining restrictions
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Vermont sees 80% receive COVID-19 vaccine dose, lifts remaining restrictions

Vermont became the first state on Monday to see over 80% of eligible residents receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccinated Hawaiian resident tests positive for Delta coronavirus variant
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Vaccinated Hawaiian resident tests positive for Delta coronavirus variant

Hawaiian health officials said Monday that a fully vaccinated resident who traveled to Nevada last month has since tested positive for the Delta coronavirus variant.