#Pfizer-BioNTech seeks full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine

#Pfizer-BioNTech seeks full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine

“#Pfizer-BioNTech seeks full FDA approval for COVID-19 vaccine” Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech announced Friday that they’ve applied for full regulatory approval from the Food and Drug Administration for their COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and older in the US. The companies are the first COVID vaccine makers in the nation to apply for…

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#FDA announces plans to ban menthol cigarettes

#FDA announces plans to ban menthol cigarettes

“#FDA announces plans to ban menthol cigarettes” US health regulators have announced plans to ban menthol cigarettes — but critics argue it could fuel a dangerous black market for the flavored smokes. The announcement by the Food and Drug Administration Thursday will not lead to any immediate impact, but rather kickstart the years-long rulemaking process. The FDA…

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#Chemicals found in over 1,200 foods linked to immune damage

#Chemicals found in over 1,200 foods linked to immune damage

“#Chemicals found in over 1,200 foods linked to immune damage” Junk food fiends have more to worry about than a ballooning waistline. Chemical preservatives and other additives found in many popular processed foods may be undermining snackers’ immune systems, according to a new study. Two compounds, tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) and per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have been…

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#Cancer-causing chemical found in stop-gap hand sanitizers

#Cancer-causing chemical found in stop-gap hand sanitizers

“#Cancer-causing chemical found in stop-gap hand sanitizers” This preventative product may have done more damage than good. When COVID-19 initially gripped the United States, stores ran out of groceries, toilet paper and hand sanitizer — creating a void that was then filled by lesser-known brands. However, some of those products have been found to contain…

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#study shows COVID-19 vaccine is 79 percent effective

#study shows COVID-19 vaccine is 79 percent effective

“#study shows COVID-19 vaccine is 79 percent effective” Advanced trial data from a U.S. study on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine shows it is 79% effective, the company announced Monday in long-awaited research that may answer some questions about the shot’s effectiveness in older populations. AstraZeneca said its experts also identified no safety concerns related to…

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#Johnson & Johnson working on vaccines for COVID-19 variants

#Johnson & Johnson working on vaccines for COVID-19 variants

“#Johnson & Johnson working on vaccines for COVID-19 variants” Johnson & Johnson is working to develop modified versions of its COVID-19 vaccine that may be needed to protect against virus variants, a report said. “We’re working on several next generations of vaccines,” J&J Chief Executive Alex Gorsky said Thursday during an online discussion, according to…

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