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Without a doubt, healthcare has had its notable moments this past year. http://dlvr.it/SGK3jj

Centene and Magellan Health said they have obtained “all required regulatory approvals necessary” to close Centene's $2.2 billion acquisition of the behavioral health company. http://dlvr.it/SGJK5S

A few weeks ago, the U.K. was one of the easiest places in the world to get a free Covid-19 test. http://dlvr.it/SGGJC7

The pandemic is accelerating opportunities for founders and venture capitalists to fund them in the care economy. An Hispanic couple finds success by focusing on family caregivers. http://dlvr.it/SGCM7M

A new survey from Oliver Wyman shows that as consumers increasingly seek alternatives to traditional in-person healthcare, their doctors' influence may be waning. http://dlvr.it/SG8PmS

Your flow can disrupt your day, but it can feel especially frustrating when your period keeps you awake at night. http://dlvr.it/SG7xkh

Last week the Biden administration was criticized for making some harsh but true statements about those who refuse to be vaccinated. Their statement shows that they're in stage 3 of what I call Anti-Vax Angst. http://dlvr.it/SG5W1N

The new findings shed light on so-called long Covid infections as experts warn the omicron variant could lead to a surge in U.S. hospitalizations. http://dlvr.it/SG3R54

The goal of self-defense is to prevent other people from injuring you, but Robin Hunting realized that some common defense moves could actually hurt someone who has acrylic nails. http://dlvr.it/SG36hZ

When trans people wear underwear designed for them, they may feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin. http://dlvr.it/SG2r46

The threat of medical discrimination often dissuades LGBTQ+ people from coming out to medical professionals. Closeted patients may miss out on valuable health information if they don’t inform their doctor about their gender, sex, and sexual orientation. http://dlvr.it/SG2ZGV

As the U.K.'s Covid-19 outbreak continues to surge, more patients have found themselves waiting for other treatments. Which have been affected the most? http://dlvr.it/SG1mPs

Slay your festive makeup without needing an emergency sleigh ride to the dermatologist. http://dlvr.it/SG0w5G

Runa Hamid of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in Hyderabad, India, and colleagues identified a transporter protein in the brain that plays a vital role in preventing hypersensitivity to external stimuli. http://dlvr.it/SFz2dw

Rite Aid may form closer ties with the pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics, which is owned by Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans. http://dlvr.it/SFw6Fn

Diagnostic test makers could see record revenue as Americans are tested for the fast-spreading Omicron variant of the Coronavirus. http://dlvr.it/SFrwCn

Rite Aid said it will close 63 stores in a cost-cutting move to help the drugstore chain be more competitive. http://dlvr.it/SFncRs

Senate Democrats have delayed action on their multi-trillion-dollar Build Back Better Act until the New Year. If it passes, even more people will be dependent on the federal government for health coverage. http://dlvr.it/SFkBX9

A study suggests that this season's flu vaccine may not cover the circulating H3N2 influenza strain very well. http://dlvr.it/SFhL2j

Can hybrid immunity be even stronger than immune protection after being fully vaccinated? http://dlvr.it/SFdgS2

A recent study has found that blood transfusions from highly active mice into sedentary mice boosted brain function in the sedentary recipients. This discovery may mark a significant step in uncovering treatments to slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s or Dementia. http://dlvr.it/SFZY0M

Seattle-based Tasso, founded by two biomedical engineering Ph.D.'s, raises $100 million to ramp up production of its home blood-draw kits. http://dlvr.it/SFVMxL

The U.K. reported the highest number of daily Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began on Wednesday and experts believe omicron could already be the dominant variant in London. http://dlvr.it/SFTpps

NFL are needing to step up their Covid-19 precautions. http://dlvr.it/SFTJdy

The vaccine’s release will be pushed back to 2022 following delays to main clinical trials, the companies said. http://dlvr.it/SFQCBS

The country hit the grim milestone amid concern over the new omicron variant. http://dlvr.it/SFM3XB

Will political leaders and public health officials use Covid-19 variants to unnecessarily control our lives, hinder commerce and harm our health? http://dlvr.it/SFLTTW

DNA is not only safe to eat, it’s present in large quantities in many truly delicious foods. http://dlvr.it/SFHQDT

As Americans embark on year three of Covid-19, mounting evidence suggests that most of us are struggling with the pandemic more than we might think. http://dlvr.it/SFGrgH

The Omicron variant could soon become the "alpha dog" in the U.K. Here is what going from Level Three to Level Four means. http://dlvr.it/SFFcl0

Public health officials are seeking to optimize timing of a Covid-19 vaccine boosters. Specifically, they’re trying to figure out what’s optimal in terms of spacing between the second and third doses of vaccine. Differences in scheduling across countries suggests that there isn’t a consensus yet. http://dlvr.it/SFBhBb

Brewer says that paying attention to “bringing enough people along”—the impact she can have on others—has been a focus of her career. http://dlvr.it/SF6zrS

Totus Medicines’ has come out of stealth with a technology that could enable it to treat cancers with known targets but no specific drugs—and it’s going into clinical trials next year. http://dlvr.it/SF2qrj

Once the law comes into effect, people aged 14 or younger will not be able to legally purchase cigarettes or tobacco products in their lifetime. http://dlvr.it/SF2Hwd

Biotech is evolving rapidly and is becoming one of today’s most important technology areas. In 2022, we will see many new developments and advances. Here are some of the trends that will reshape the Biotech space over the next year. http://dlvr.it/SF0PTK