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Tornado Rips Through N.C. Site, Threatening Pfizer’s Drug Supplies

Extensive damage occurred at the company’s property in Rocky Mount, and many products used by hospitals appeared to have been affected. This could further exacerbate shortages.

By Christina Jewett

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RSV Shot Is Approved for Infants

The respiratory virus is a global killer of babies and young children.

By Christina Jewett

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Treating Alzheimer’s Very Early Offers Better Hope of Slowing Decline, Study Finds

A trial of donanemab, an experimental drug, found it modestly slowed the worsening of memory and thinking and worked better in patients at earlier stages and those under 75.

By Pam Belluck

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F.D.A. Approves First U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill

The price of the pill, which has not been announced, will determine how affordable it will be when it becomes available in early 2024.

By Pam Belluck

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