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Eliminating restrictive state medical licensing rules would help patients and physicians alike. http://dlvr.it/Rwlqb5

Walgreens Boots Alliance reported $1 billion in quarterly profits, beating Wall Street’s earnings expectations during a major rollout of vaccines against Covid-19 at its drugstores. http://dlvr.it/RwlBrx

While some countries have been generous with sharing their vaccine supplies, the U.S. rollout has been a case of "America First". http://dlvr.it/RwkZPT

A new CDC study has revealed that the mRNA Covid-19 vaccines are 90 percent effective at preventing infection. Further research should focus on finding out how long that protection will last and whether variants will negatively impact its duration. http://dlvr.it/Rwh5Lz

A new study publish sorted participants into five different categories based on the titer and duration of their neutralizing antibody response. Some never developed detectable levels of anti-Covid-19 antibodies, while others have some that could potentially last years. http://dlvr.it/RwgSMG

Scientists and philosophers have failed to find a universal definition of life. Do we really need one? http://dlvr.it/RwfqhP

The pandemic has led to an increase in mental health needs, but don't panic. Kelsey Darragh's new book has tips and tricks to help you cope from her own experience navigating the ins and outs of the mental health system as a patient, including how the internet can act as a support. http://dlvr.it/RwcMvK

An array of conservative activists, lawmakers, and free-market thinkers have been advancing a vision for healthcare policy that would reduce costs and expand consumer choice. Republicans would be wise to start talking about them. http://dlvr.it/RwbmVT

55 effects of long Covid have been identified and early studies have found that women are most likely to be susceptible to symptoms for months after they're diagnosed with Covid-19. http://dlvr.it/Rwb982

This is the same gym in Bellmawr, New Jersey, that defied Governor Phil Murphy's orders last Spring. Also, the owner, Ian Smith, has been banned temporarily from American Airlines for refusing to wear a face mask. http://dlvr.it/RwXzqj

Among the hardest hit are children from low-income families, where school closures and the high cost of childcare forced previously employed parents to give up their jobs and income to care for their kids. http://dlvr.it/RwVmP5

Small turtles may be the source of a new Salmonella outbreak that has already left at least 22 people sick across seven different states. http://dlvr.it/RwTcD4

Many people are asking if we will be able to eradicate SARS-CoV-2 through herd immunity. The answer is complicated. http://dlvr.it/RwSLB9

While the original strain was already capable of infecting enough animal species to fill Noah’s ark, the new variants are even more adventurous, finding a home in an even larger range of animal hosts. http://dlvr.it/RwRysF

Alignment Healthcare, a provider of privatized Medicare benefits for seniors, has launched its initial public offering. http://dlvr.it/RwQLZR

Reusable period products have gained traction on health websites and across social media, but these conversations about menstrual health often leave out people with disabilities. http://dlvr.it/RwNhKC

s spring break travelers return home to different corners of the U.S. they could accelerate the spread of the variants, prompting a potential national surge unless states cease relaxing Covid-19 restrictions http://dlvr.it/RwNHBp

The new result reiterates the vaccine is 100% effective in preventing severe disease and hospitalization. http://dlvr.it/RwKZrq

Rite Aid warned of a soft cold and flu season that’s going to hit the company’s bottom line worse than expected for its fiscal 2021. http://dlvr.it/RwJxPX

One of the world’s first mRNA vaccines made Bancel a billionaire—and now the biotech CEO discusses his plans to use the mRNA breakthrough for cancer, genetic disorders, and even a better flu vaccine. http://dlvr.it/RwJ2BJ

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on TB services. To recover and rebuild, TB advocates demand greater political commitment and investments in TB. They also call for greater engagement of TB survivors and communities living with TB. http://dlvr.it/RwFm3N

WHO fears that over half a million more people may have died from TB in 2020, simply because they were unable to obtain a diagnosis. http://dlvr.it/RwF6Rv

New data from 2 reports published last week opens up discussion whether Covid-19 variants aren’t just an issue in people. This has raised the question of whether people could be at risk of catching a Covid-19 variant from their household pets. http://dlvr.it/RwDC4b

Virtual reality therapeutics could help fight the opioid addiction crisis in America, says, Matthew Stoudt, co-founder, AppliedVR http://dlvr.it/Rw9yXc

The cash pay company looks to offer a full stack primary care solution in lieu of traditional health insurance, including pharmacy distribution and in-home diagnostics. http://dlvr.it/Rw9KpR

Much like other Biden Administration safety measures, the OSHA Covid-19 standard will, unfortunately, face implementation challenges due to the late stage in the pandemic in which it is occurring. http://dlvr.it/Rw8Srd

It was just a matter of time before the P.1 variant, first found in Brazil, would make its way around the U.S. and land in New York. http://dlvr.it/Rw6Dk5

Kent Taylor, the 65-year-old CEO of Texas Roadhouse, lost his life to suicide. Post-Covid-19 tinnitus appeared to be a significant source of his distress. http://dlvr.it/Rw5dxZ

News President Joe Biden will introduce a new goal to vaccinate more Americans after exceeding his goal of injecting 100 million Covid-19 shots puts drugstore chains Walgreens and CVS Health in the spotlight. http://dlvr.it/Rw4d2M

The city of Miami Beach declared a state of emergency on Saturday due to spring break crowds that have intensified in the past week, with the concern that such maskless, partying crowds could trigger super spreader events, leading to an increase in cases and a resulting surge. http://dlvr.it/Rw3VDg

The health insurance market is worth billions of dollars-- and is ripe for disruption. http://dlvr.it/Rw2kHV

The surge in coronavirus infections across a large part of Europe is relentless. Relaxing mitigation measures too soon has contributed to the current wave. But a poorly managed vaccination rollout throughout most of the EU has exacerbated the problem and jeopardizes a return to near-normal in 2021. http://dlvr.it/Rw1ybG

Five infants and young children who consumed "Real Water" alkaline water ended up being hospitalized with acute non-viral hepatitis. http://dlvr.it/Rw0V2s

Dr. Fauci says Paul's anti-mask message “goes against just about everything we know about” preventing the spread of the virus. http://dlvr.it/RvzrNQ

Pascal Soriot's stunning corporate turnaround story at AstraZeneca is now mired in vaccine politics and doubt. http://dlvr.it/RvyqdF

Jessica Richman and Zachary Apte were charged Thursday for failing to disclose significant issues related to the company's insurance billing practices. http://dlvr.it/Rvwt9t

The agency said it was unable to decisively rule out a link between some extremely rare blood clotting events and the vaccine but felt the benefits of getting vaccinated outweighed the risks. http://dlvr.it/Rvw8vK

Canada’s healthcare system is often held up as an example to other countries. But Canada has had an unacceptably high rate of Covid-19 deaths among elders. 'Neglected No More', a book by André Picard, provides insights into why Canada is failing in eldercare and how to reform the broken system. http://dlvr.it/Rvv3P6

Here are the differences between the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines and gene therapy. http://dlvr.it/Rvs0rp

Two doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine were found to have only a 10.4% efficacy against mild-to-moderate infections caused by the B.1.351 South Africa variant, according to a phase 1b-2 clinical trial published on Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. http://dlvr.it/RvrFy9

The biggest concern with variants that escape detection is that they may fuel spread of the disease. And this can spawn new, more potent variants. The driving force behind the emergence of variants of concern, such as the B.1.1.7, B.1.351, and P.1, is the massive number of infections globally. http://dlvr.it/Rvq8n8

The continent’s suspensions are eroding vaccine confidence just when the world needs it the most. http://dlvr.it/Rvmnnl

Lyft said Hilton and Delta Airlines will join the ride-sharing giant’s effort to mobilize 60 million low-income Americans to Covid-19 vaccination sites across the U.S. http://dlvr.it/RvlxCH

The clinical trials are being planned carefully due to ethical implications of testing vaccines in young children. http://dlvr.it/Rvkfl9

Multiple experts say that the drug company’s vaccine is being unfairly targeted by EU countries, hindering plans to roll it out worldwide at a critical time. http://dlvr.it/Rvj0Hb

Italy has been among the hardest hit countries during the pandemic. http://dlvr.it/Rvh8xN

What’s more important: being safe or feeling safe? If you think the answer is obvious, then I have a story for you. It’s about an airplane, a sick passenger, and the feel-good lies we tell ourselves about safety. http://dlvr.it/RvfvV8

As we mark the one-year anniversary of school closures, university campuses are again seeing upticks in Covid-19 cases. Many are again closing their doors. http://dlvr.it/Rvd2QK

The United States hasn't approved the vaccine, but has purchased millions of doses. http://dlvr.it/Rvck6R

Additionally, a fourth person who had received the first of two doses of the vaccine ended up catching the B.1.1.7 variant of the SARS-CoV2. http://dlvr.it/RvbWhz