The agency is proposing allowing other tastes for vapes, like mint, coffees, spices or tea, to appeal to adults. At the same time, illicit candy-flavored types aimed at teenagers have flooded the market.
Category: Medicine and Health
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F.D.A. Opens Door to More Flavored E-Cigarettes
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States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment
The New York Times – Business:Citing shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs.
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Iris Cantor, Philanthropist and Art Collector, Dies at 95
The New York Times – Business:She and her husband, the financier B. Gerald Cantor, amassed one of the largest private collections of Rodin artworks, donating much of it to museums around the world.
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F.D.A. Reverses Decision and Agrees to Review Moderna’s Flu Vaccine
The New York Times – Business:Moderna said it had held further discussions with regulators and announced that the agency would accept the company’s application for approval of its flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology.
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Are you a medical provider who has worked in an ICE detention facility? We want to hear from you.
The New York Times – Business:We want to get a better picture of what medical care for immigrants in detention is like.
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Sick Detainees Describe Poor Care at CoreCivic ICE Facilities
The New York Times – Business:Problems at detention centers operated by CoreCivic extend far beyond recent measles outbreaks.
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Big Insurers Try to Shift Blame for High Health Costs to Hospitals and Drug Makers
At two congressional hearings, lawmakers slammed executives of major companies, saying they were failing to rein in the cost of medical care for consumers.
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Prior Authorization Is Confusing. This Memo Can Help Patients Understand.
Recently, we put together a template to help medical professionals explain a confusing process. Readers gave us very pointed feedback, so we updated it.
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OpenEvidence Raises $200 Million for a ChatGPT for Medicine
The three-year-old artificial intelligence start-up has drawn investor attention, and money, as its use among doctors, nurses and others skyrockets.
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America Is Heavily Reliant on China for Raw Materials in Medicines
A new analysis found that nearly 700 drugs approved for use in the United States depend on chemicals solely produced in China.
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Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals
Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world.
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How Trump’s Online Drugstore May Affect Your Drug Costs
President Trump and top health officials announced a deal with Pfizer to try to lower Medicaid prices, and a website to help consumers buy drugs directly from manufacturers.