Joe Neel
Stories
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Halting U.S. HIV Epidemic By 2030: Difficult But Doable
The Trump administration has a plan to end the spread of HIV in the U.S. in 10 years. HIV/AIDS advocates say it's feasible but that the administration's actions on health run counter to the goal.
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Is There Hope For The American Dream? What Americans Think About Income Inequality
A new survey of Americans across all income brackets captures some surprising views about their economic experience and expectations of success.
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Coronavirus Task Force Doctor Did Not Meet Guidelines For Test, But Got One Anyway
Dr. Deborah Birx said she had a "low-grade fever" Saturday and tested negative for coronavirus. But her symptoms don't line up with what the government is advising for who should get a test.
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FDA Warns Against Wide Use Of The Drugs Trump Hailed As 'Game Changers'
The agency said Friday that using hydroxychloroquine and a related compound, chloroquine, for COVID-19 may cause life-threatening side effects. That warning contradicts the president's own enthusiasm.
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FDA Cautions About Accuracy Of Widely Used Abbott Coronavirus Test
The test has been promoted by the Trump administration as a key factor in controlling the epidemic in the U.S. and is used for daily testing at the White House.
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The CDC Revises Its Summer Camp Guidance, Easing Restrictions
Masks are optional for vaccinated kids, and other recommended restrictions have been softened, making for a more relaxed camping experience for children this summer.
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Heart Inflammation In Teens And Young Adults After COVID-19 Vaccine Is Rare, CDC Says
The cases have been seen mostly in teens and young adults between 12 and 39 years old. No deaths have been associated with this side effect of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
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A CDC Document Gives New Details On Just How Dangerous The Delta Variant Really Is
The CDC information dated Thursday gives new details on this variant of the coronavirus and says the agency should "acknowledge that the war has changed." It was first reported by The Washington Post.
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CDC Recommends 3rd Vaccine Dose For Immunocompromised People
The CDC is officially recommending a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine for people with weakened immune systems. It follows the FDA authorization a day earlier.
