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Vaccines should end the pandemic, despite the variants, say experts

A Harvard immunologist said current vaccines appear to be effective enough to end the pandemic, despite growing concerns that more infectious COVID-19 variants would severely blunt the effectiveness of the preventative treatments and set the nation back in its fight against the disease. Galit Alter, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Ragon… Read More: Vaccines should end the pandemic, despite the variants, say experts »

Becerra confirmation would mean left-wing ‘culture wars,’ GOP senators say

The confirmation of Xavier Becerra as head of the most sweeping federal health agency will mean “culture wars” driven by divisive liberal policies, Senate Republicans say. “Xavier Becerra isn’t an experienced consensus leader, he’s a culture war super-soldier with a long history of attacking First Amendment freedoms,” Nebraska Republican Ben Sasse said. “Culture wars are… Read More: Becerra confirmation would mean left-wing ‘culture wars,’ GOP senators say »

The subtle early signs of hearing loss

This article is brought to you by Specsavers. Has your family been complaining The Block’s too loud? Does everyone seem to be mumbling? Are you getting exhausted by brunch? Hearing loss is sneaky. It can creep up on you slowly but steadily, like scale on your houseplants – and the warning signs are easily missed.… Read More: The subtle early signs of hearing loss »

Johnson & Johnson’s 1-dose shot cleared, giving US 3rd COVID-19 vaccine

Business Health Loading the player… The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two. Health experts are anxiously awaiting a one-and-done option to help speed vaccinations, as they race against a… Read More: Johnson & Johnson’s 1-dose shot cleared, giving US 3rd COVID-19… »