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Ask the Doctors: Omicron variant COVID-19 boosters are now recommended for all

More than 90% of new COVID9 cases nationwide are being caused by infection with the omicron variant. So it’s a relief that there’s a tool to fight that.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2022

2 Stocks to Buy Now That Won’t Put Your Portfolio at Risk

With inflation showing no sign of cooling down, the Fed is expected to continue with its rate hikes, raising the chances of a recession. Healthcare stocks have historically provided a cushion in such hazy times. Hence, fundamentally robust stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Pfizer (PFE) might be safe additions…

StockNews.com · Oct 17, 2022

Ald. Derrick Curtis accidentally shot himself in his wrist while cleaning gun, police say

Curtis, who represents the 18th Ward on the Chicago City Council, suffered the gunshot wound around noon in the 8200 block of South Christiana Avenue, according to a Chicago police alert.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2022

Ebola outbreak in Uganda puts California doctors on alert

LOS ANGELES — California officials are urging doctors to be on alert for any signs of Ebola symptoms among people who have recently traveled to Uganda, the East African nation currently undergoing a significant outbreak.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 17, 2022

Home Secretary urged to ban consumer sales of laughing gas

The British Compressed Gases Association made the plea to Suella Braverman.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

Cancer vaccine could be available by 2030 thanks to scientists behind Covid jab

The professors said that there was 'a number of breakthroughs' during the Covid vaccine development.

Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022

FDA pushes to remove pregnancy drug, company pushes back

The maker of a drug intended to reduce premature births is making a last-ditch effort to keep its medication on the market, even as health regulators insist that it doesn’t work

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

Moderna Signs Deal on Variant-Adapted COVID Shots for World’s Poorest

Moderna Inc has agreed to provide its new variant-adapted COVID-19 vaccine to the global scheme aiming to deliver shots to the world's poorest people. The biotech company and vaccine alliance GAVI will cancel their existing supply deal for vaccines based on the original coronavirus strain. Instead, Moderna will supply up…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 17, 2022

It’s the menopause, stupid – why Britain can’t afford to ignore women’s health

Failing to properly support women through the menopause is disastrous for the UK economy. That’s why we’re calling for change, says author Kate Muir

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022

Scientists identify new Covid subvariant that is best yet at beating immune system

‘XBB’ is believed to be more contagious than any previous variant or subvariant

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022