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WEATHER ALERT

12 advisories in effect for 12 regions in the area

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RFK Jr. and other Trump officials embrace psychedelics after FDA setback

Read full article: RFK Jr. and other Trump officials embrace psychedelics after FDA setback

Health Secretary Robert F.

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FDA to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from foods because of health concerns

Read full article: FDA to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from foods because of health concerns

The FDA recently announced plans to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from foods here in the United States due to health concerns. So, what does this mean for consumers?

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Good foods gone bad: Are health foods harming you?

Read full article: Good foods gone bad: Are health foods harming you?

It’s well known that too much junk food and sugar are bad for your health. But what about artificial sweeteners and raw fruits and vegetables?

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Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products

Read full article: Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products

The Trump administration’s effort to slash the size of the federal workforce reached the Food and Drug Administration this weekend, as recently hired employees who review the safety of food ingredients, medical devices and other products were fired.

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Recognizing the hidden dangers of weight loss drugs

Read full article: Recognizing the hidden dangers of weight loss drugs

A recent poll found that about 15.5 million Americans have used injectable diabetes medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight. While these drugs are becoming wildly popular, they can cause risks that you should know about.

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Orlando doctor facing prison time is accused of illegally using liquid silicone for butt implants

Read full article: Orlando doctor facing prison time is accused of illegally using liquid silicone for butt implants

54-year-old Nham Pham, Orlando doctor, was accused of receiving, proffering delivery, misbranding, and failing to register shipments of liquid silicone with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

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Teen vaping hits 10-year low in the US

Read full article: Teen vaping hits 10-year low in the US

Teen vaping in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in a decade.

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Sodium overload: Dangers of too much salt

Read full article: Sodium overload: Dangers of too much salt

According to the FDA, 90 percent of Americans are eating more sodium than the recommended amount! And too much could be harming your health.

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Feds warn cannabis sellers to stop using packaging that looks like food popular with children

Read full article: Feds warn cannabis sellers to stop using packaging that looks like food popular with children

The FTC and FDA are calling out five sellers of edible cannabis products using packaging that imitates foods popular with kids.

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Takeaways from Supreme Court ruling: Abortion pill still available but opponents say fight not over

Read full article: Takeaways from Supreme Court ruling: Abortion pill still available but opponents say fight not over

The Supreme Court unanimously upheld access to a drug used in the majority of U.S. abortions, though abortion opponents say the ruling won’t be the last word in the fight over mifepristone.

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Building a ‘Barricaid’ for back pain

Read full article: Building a ‘Barricaid’ for back pain

Nine hundred thousand people undergo back surgery each year. One of the main problems? Herniated or bulging discs. In fact, half a million people remove bulges that are pressing on nerves that are causing severe, debilitating pain.

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Beating baby blues: World’s first pill for postpartum depression

Read full article: Beating baby blues: World’s first pill for postpartum depression

It’s known as one of the happiest times in the life of a new parent: The birth of their baby. But that’s not the case for every person who just gave birth.

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Supreme Court seems likely to preserve access to the abortion medication mifepristone

Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to preserve access to the abortion medication mifepristone

The Supreme Court seems likely to preserve access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year, in the court’s first abortion case since conservative justices overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago.

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Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdown

Read full article: Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdown

Congressional leaders have come out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies.

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Sweet Poison? Not so sweet side of artificial sweeteners

Read full article: Sweet Poison? Not so sweet side of artificial sweeteners

In the quest for a healthier lifestyle, many of us have turned to artificial sweeteners as a guilt-free alternative to sugar. But are they really all that good for us?

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FDA approved a drug to help people with food allergies. But it can cost thousands without insurance

Read full article: FDA approved a drug to help people with food allergies. But it can cost thousands without insurance

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug to help people with food allergies in the event they are accidentally exposed.

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The cold hard truth about cold medicines: What works?

Read full article: The cold hard truth about cold medicines: What works?

Almost one billion people will suffer from sniffles and sneezes this year. But when you go to the pharmacy to get your favorite cold medicine it may not be there.

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Jacksonville man says he’s spent several days in pain due to nationwide drug shortage

Read full article: Jacksonville man says he’s spent several days in pain due to nationwide drug shortage

A Jacksonville man said he has spent several days in debilitating pain because of a nationwide drug shortage.

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Florida Surgeon General calls for end of COVID-19 vaccines based on mRNA

Read full article: Florida Surgeon General calls for end of COVID-19 vaccines based on mRNA

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladopo called for a halt to the use of COVID-19 vaccines based on mRNA and said the vaccines could result in an illness.

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US seizes more illegal e-cigarettes, but thousands of new ones are launching

Read full article: US seizes more illegal e-cigarettes, but thousands of new ones are launching

U.S. officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes.

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RSV, COVID, Flu: Avoiding the triple whammy this winter

Read full article: RSV, COVID, Flu: Avoiding the triple whammy this winter

Winter is here and with the cooler weather come viruses, such as the flu, COVID, and RSV. Last year we experienced a rise in all three during December, January, and February.

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Consumer Reports tests 10 OTC hearing aids so you know what to look for

Read full article: Consumer Reports tests 10 OTC hearing aids so you know what to look for

Nearly 1 in 6 adults has trouble hearing, but few people who could benefit from wearing a hearing aid actually use one. The good news: over-the-counter hearing aids are widely available and Consumer Reports’ tests found there are options that work well.

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FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media posts

Read full article: FTC warns food industry trade groups and influencers about disclosures on paid social media posts

The Federal Trade Commission says it issued warnings to two food and beverage industry groups, as well as to a dozen online influencers and dieticians for failing to adequately disclose paid social media posts that promoted a sweetener and sugary products.

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Check your eye drops, certain products can cause an eye infection

Read full article: Check your eye drops, certain products can cause an eye infection

The FDA issued warnings about 27 eye drop products that contain bacteria that could cause eye infections and potentially lead to vision loss or blindness.

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Scary toxic Halloween hazards to watch out for

Read full article: Scary toxic Halloween hazards to watch out for

Halloween is right around the corner, and with over 44 million children gearing up to transform into witches, wizards, pirates, and princesses, it's important for parents to be aware of some crucial safety measures. Here are some tips to ensure a safe and happy Halloween.

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Health advocates say flavored cigars ‘prey upon young people.’ They want them banned.

Read full article: Health advocates say flavored cigars ‘prey upon young people.’ They want them banned.

Health advocates are urging the FDA to finalize a rule that would prohibit flavored cigars as a new report raises concerns about cigar use among children, especially Black youth.

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Health alert: Lifesaving RSV vaccine approved for seniors

Read full article: Health alert: Lifesaving RSV vaccine approved for seniors

For the first time, after decades of testing and tweaking, researchers have developed – and the FDA has approved – a RSV vaccine for this sometimes-deadly virus. Is it safe, and who should get it?

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Peanut patch: Fighting childhood allergies

Read full article: Peanut patch: Fighting childhood allergies

The FDA approved an oral treatment for older children with peanut allergies, but there was no treatment for children under the age of four, until now.

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AI drug discoveries to cut costs and save lives: Medicine’s next big thing?

Read full article: AI drug discoveries to cut costs and save lives: Medicine’s next big thing?

Artificial Intelligence, might help to weed out the good from the bad, the drugs that will work and the one’s that won’t, making the time a drug takes to get approval quicker than ever before.

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FDA to make a decision on whether to approve first Alzheimer’s drug

Read full article: FDA to make a decision on whether to approve first Alzheimer’s drug

The FDA is set to decide whether it will fully approve the first Alzheimer’s drug to show it could slow the disease’s progression in certain patients. But the decision could also have other implications, including who would get access to it.

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FDA, FTC tell sellers of edible Delta 8 to stop marketing products to young children

Read full article: FDA, FTC tell sellers of edible Delta 8 to stop marketing products to young children

The FTC and FDA are sending cease and desist letters to sellers of edible Delta 8 products and telling them to stop marketing products that may entice young children.

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‘Game changer for patients’: News4JAX receives exclusive look at treatment that delays brain cancer regrowth

Read full article: ‘Game changer for patients’: News4JAX receives exclusive look at treatment that delays brain cancer regrowth

GammaTile Therapy is an FDA-approved procedure that won’t save you from brain cancer, but experts say it will buy you more time and improve your quality of life while you deal with the brain cancer.

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FDA panel backs over-the-counter sales of birth control pill

Read full article: FDA panel backs over-the-counter sales of birth control pill

Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription.

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Study finds most ‘natural’ skin care products contain allergens

Read full article: Study finds most ‘natural’ skin care products contain allergens

There are all kinds of skin care products available these days -- with some focusing on being "natural." And while you may think those are better for your skin, a study found they often contain allergens.

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Surprising food safety mistakes to avoid

Read full article: Surprising food safety mistakes to avoid

Food safety mistakes you should stop doing right now to avoid getting sick.

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Kamala Harris rallies as high court eyes abortion pill rules

Read full article: Kamala Harris rallies as high court eyes abortion pill rules

Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Americans to take action during “a critical point in our nation’s history” as thousands of people protested new limits to abortion rights in demonstrations across the country.

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Missouri to restrict transgender care for minors, adults

Read full article: Missouri to restrict transgender care for minors, adults

Missouri’s attorney general announced new restrictions Thursday on transgender care for adults in addition to minors in a move that is believed to be a first nationally and has advocacy groups threatening to sue.

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Gov. DeSantis surrogates escalate tit-for-tat versus Disney

Read full article: Gov. DeSantis surrogates escalate tit-for-tat versus Disney

There’s a new salvo in the fight to control Disney World.

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DeSantis flexes executive powers while eyeing White House

Read full article: DeSantis flexes executive powers while eyeing White House

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has advanced elements of his aggressive conservative agenda though the use of executive power, drawing on appointees, state boards and the state Constitution as he builds toward an expected presidential candidacy.

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Missouri to restrict gender-affirming care for minors

Read full article: Missouri to restrict gender-affirming care for minors

Missouri's Republican attorney general says his office will limit access to gender-affirming care for minors.

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Are your favorite fruits, veggies on the ‘dirty dozen’ list? Here’s how to be safe while eating them.

Read full article: Are your favorite fruits, veggies on the ‘dirty dozen’ list? Here’s how to be safe while eating them.

The 2023 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce is out and strawberries and spinach own the top two slots on the so-called "dirty dozen."

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Panel backs moving opioid antidote Narcan over the counter

Read full article: Panel backs moving opioid antidote Narcan over the counter

The Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee (NDAC) and the Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Committee (AADPAC) is discussing supplemental new drug application 208411/S–006, for NARCAN (naloxone hydrochloride) nasal spray, submitted by Emergent BioSolutions Inc.

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Health Alert: Poison control warns of dangers of ‘gas station heroin’

Read full article: Health Alert: Poison control warns of dangers of ‘gas station heroin’

A product some states have dubbed “Gas Station Heroin” is legally sold over the counter in Florida.

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How to keep you & your family safe as recalls skyrocket

Read full article: How to keep you & your family safe as recalls skyrocket

From dodgy designs to dangerous ingredients, experts agree there are more recalls. They also agree that’s because we are getting better at catching problems before they become fatal.

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A panel of experts answer questions about the COVID-19 booster shot during an FDA meeting

Read full article: A panel of experts answer questions about the COVID-19 booster shot during an FDA meeting

How often should Americans get their booster shot against COVID-19, and how important is the booster to you if you’ve already been infected with COVID-19? Those are questions a panel of experts set out to answer during an FDA meeting, the information will be passed on to the CDC.

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Bacteria-eating viruses kill hard-to-stop infections

Read full article: Bacteria-eating viruses kill hard-to-stop infections

Researchers at Baylor test each patient’s virus against a library of phage in their lab.

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FDA considering shift toward individual risk-based assessments for blood donors

Read full article: FDA considering shift toward individual risk-based assessments for blood donors

In a statement, the agency specifically mentioned risk-based screening for HIV.

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Delta hemp products spark concerns over accidental poisonings in children

Read full article: Delta hemp products spark concerns over accidental poisonings in children

Both the CDC and FDA say Delta products are potentially dangerous drugs that have resulted in thousands of accidental poisonings.

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Going nuts for nuts: Which is best for your health?

Read full article: Going nuts for nuts: Which is best for your health?

The American Heart Association recommends eating four handfuls, or one and a half ounces, of unsalted nuts per week.

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Hearing specialist weighs in as over-the-counter hearing aids hit store shelves

Read full article: Hearing specialist weighs in as over-the-counter hearing aids hit store shelves

The FDA recently approved over-the-counter hearing aids, which are now available in stores.

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Over-the-counter hearing aids have arrived: What you need to know

Read full article: Over-the-counter hearing aids have arrived: What you need to know

Consumer Reports explains everything you need to know about the new ways of shopping for a hearing aid.

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New survey suggests little progress against U.S. teen vaping

Read full article: New survey suggests little progress against U.S. teen vaping

The latest government study on teen vaping suggests there’s been little progress in keeping e-cigarettes out of the hands of kids.

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Dangerous dinner: Chemicals were found in these every day foods

Read full article: Dangerous dinner: Chemicals were found in these every day foods

Could you be cooking up more than you imagined for dinner tonight?

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FDA still skeptical of ALS drug ahead of high-stakes meeting

Read full article: FDA still skeptical of ALS drug ahead of high-stakes meeting

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted another negative review of a closely watched drug for the deadly neurodegenerative disease ALS.

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Federal agencies helping Florida investigate listeria outbreak linked to ice cream

Read full article: Federal agencies helping Florida investigate listeria outbreak linked to ice cream

The Food and Drug Administration, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is helping the Florida Department of Health and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services investigate a listeria outbreak linked to ice cream, the FDA said Tuesday.

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What’s the difference between the Novavax vaccine and others? A doctor breaks it down

Read full article: What’s the difference between the Novavax vaccine and others? A doctor breaks it down

Now that an FDA advisory committee has recommended the Novavax COVID-19 vaccination for emergency use, experts say we could possibly see the FDA give full approval of the vaccine soon.

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Hepatitis A outbreak linked to organic strawberries sold at grocery stores across nation

Read full article: Hepatitis A outbreak linked to organic strawberries sold at grocery stores across nation

The FDA is warning about an outbreak of Hepatitis A linked to strawberries sold in major grocery stores across the country last month.

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Florida DOH monitoring ‘life-threatening’ formula shortage affecting families nationwide

Read full article: Florida DOH monitoring ‘life-threatening’ formula shortage affecting families nationwide

The local departments of health around Northeast Florida sent notices Friday saying they are monitoring the infant formula shortage, which they called a “life-threatening issue.”

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FDA head: Baby formula factory could reopen by next week

Read full article: FDA head: Baby formula factory could reopen by next week

The Food and Drug Administration's commissioner says a shuttered baby formula factory could be up and running by next week.

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Epidemiologist weighs in on FDA’s approval of COVID-19 booster shot for children ages 5 to 11

Read full article: Epidemiologist weighs in on FDA’s approval of COVID-19 booster shot for children ages 5 to 11

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved children ages 5 to 11 to get a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.

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New website launched to help parents find baby formula amid nationwide shortage

Read full article: New website launched to help parents find baby formula amid nationwide shortage

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new website to help parents find baby formula amid a nationwide shortage. Meanwhile, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to make an announcement on infant formula imports amid the shortage that has sent parents scrambling to keep their babies fed, the federal agency said Friday.

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‘It’s absolutely heartbreaking’: Jacksonville-area parents face worsening baby formula shortage

Read full article: ‘It’s absolutely heartbreaking’: Jacksonville-area parents face worsening baby formula shortage

Jacksonville woman says the baby formula her five-month-old son needs has vanished from store shelves.

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What you need to know about the FDA authorizing another Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 booster for 50+

Read full article: What you need to know about the FDA authorizing another Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 booster for 50+

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized another COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older.

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Local doctor says antibodies should be effective against new omicron variant

Read full article: Local doctor says antibodies should be effective against new omicron variant

Doctors say the subvariant of Omicron, BA.2, accounts for about a quarter of the cases reported, adding that it’s more transmissible, but not as severe.

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FDA recalls infant formula following child’s death, FitBit for burn risk

Read full article: FDA recalls infant formula following child’s death, FitBit for burn risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalled two items that you may have inside your home right now.

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Can you read this? ‘Liquid Lenses’ could replace reading glasses

Read full article: Can you read this? ‘Liquid Lenses’ could replace reading glasses

Newly-approved eyedrops could help you put your reading glasses in a drawer for good.

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Floridians not required to report at-home COVID test results, state health department says

Read full article: Floridians not required to report at-home COVID test results, state health department says

It has never been easier to get your hands on an at-home COVID-19 test.

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🔒 Insider First Look: Testing ‘Liquid Lenses’

Read full article: 🔒 Insider First Look: Testing ‘Liquid Lenses’

Happy Thursday, News4JAX Insiders. The weekend is right around the corner!

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FDA postpones meeting on Pfizer vaccine for young children

Read full article: FDA postpones meeting on Pfizer vaccine for young children

U.S. regulators on Friday put the brakes on their push to speed Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children under 5.

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Local expert says data back FDA decision to halt monoclonal treatments

Read full article: Local expert says data back FDA decision to halt monoclonal treatments

The FDA's move to revoke authorization was not unexpected because the drugmakers said the infusion drugs are less able to target omicron because of its mutations. Omicron now accounts for nearly all U.S. infections.

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New FDA guidelines: How to avoid foods sneaky with salt

Read full article: New FDA guidelines: How to avoid foods sneaky with salt

The FDA has issued new guidelines to encourage food manufacturers, restaurants, and food service companies to scale back on their use of sodium.

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Gross or satisfying? Either way, doctor warns against #earwax trend on TikTok

Read full article: Gross or satisfying? Either way, doctor warns against #earwax trend on TikTok

Why would they do that and is it safe?

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Unauthorized COVID-19 tests are popping up online. How to avoid getting scammed

Read full article: Unauthorized COVID-19 tests are popping up online. How to avoid getting scammed

Unauthorized testing kits are popping up online as scammers try to take advantage of the demand for COVID-19 testing.

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FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for US children as young as 12

Read full article: FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for US children as young as 12

The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12.

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Do at-home COVID tests detect the Omicron variant?

Read full article: Do at-home COVID tests detect the Omicron variant?

As the demand for testing has grown, the FDA announced at home COVID tests may not detect the Omicron variant as well as other variants.

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News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.

Read full article: News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.

We might not be able to claim that 2021 was *the* wildest year in recent history (2020 will likely get that credit for quite some time), but it might be a close second.

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Holidays could compound overdose crisis

Read full article: Holidays could compound overdose crisis

For the first time in US history, more than 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses over a one year period.

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FDA recalls 2 million popular at-home COVID-19 tests due to false positives

Read full article: FDA recalls 2 million popular at-home COVID-19 tests due to false positives

The FDA is recalling 2 million Ellume at-home COVID-19 tests because of false-positive results.

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FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 5-11, local pharmacies and health centers ready

Read full article: FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for ages 5-11, local pharmacies and health centers ready

28 million eligible children are one step closer to being able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has approved Pfizer's vaccine for kids 5-11.

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FDA panel to discuss booster shots of J&J, Moderna vaccines

Read full article: FDA panel to discuss booster shots of J&J, Moderna vaccines

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are declining, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that those numbers should go down over the next four weeks if vaccination rates continue at the pace they are right now.

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Jacksonville doctor says benefits of Merck’s COVID pill would include convenience, cost

Read full article: Jacksonville doctor says benefits of Merck’s COVID pill would include convenience, cost

Drugmaker Merck on Monday requested emergency use authorization for its antiviral pill against COVID-Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill for treating COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to the world’s arsenal against the pandemic.

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SMILE: An alternative to Lasik

Read full article: SMILE: An alternative to Lasik

Around 10 million Americans have had Lasik surgery to correct their vision since it was FDA approved 20 years ago. Now a lesser-known vision correction procedure is offering a smaller incision and quicker recovery. Ivanhoe has details on why doctors are considering this Lasik 2.0.

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Pfizer gives COVID vaccine data from children ages 5-11 to FDA

Read full article: Pfizer gives COVID vaccine data from children ages 5-11 to FDA

Pfizer has submitted its clinical trial data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 as it moves closer to seeking approval for expanded use of the shots.

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Georgia waiting for CDC recommendations before releasing COVID-19 booster plan

Read full article: Georgia waiting for CDC recommendations before releasing COVID-19 booster plan

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) said Tuesday it will wait on recommendations from the CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) before releasing a plan to administer booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in Georgia.

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Hope for new moms: Breakthrough treatments to battle the baby blues

Read full article: Hope for new moms: Breakthrough treatments to battle the baby blues

The baby blues, also known as postpartum depression, can send new moms into an emotional spiral.

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Full FDA approval of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine coming soon: reports

Read full article: Full FDA approval of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine coming soon: reports

The Food and Drug Administration will grant full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine in the coming days, according to multiple reports.

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Avoid the burn, save your skin

Read full article: Avoid the burn, save your skin

More than one out of every three Americans gets sunburned each year and having five or more sunburns doubles your risk of melanoma.

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Sunscreen secrets you need to know

Read full article: Sunscreen secrets you need to know

Even though the average American only spends about 7% of their entire life outdoors, the way that time is spent is crucial.

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FDA grants COVID-19 vaccine EUA for children 12-15

Read full article: FDA grants COVID-19 vaccine EUA for children 12-15

Another group of Americans is now eligible to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.

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CDC panel urges resumption of J&J vaccinations

Read full article: CDC panel urges resumption of J&J vaccinations

A U.S. health panel said late Friday it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine despite a very rare risk of blood clots.

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Breaking down the differences between coronavirus vaccines

Read full article: Breaking down the differences between coronavirus vaccines

While the FDA and CDC have put a pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, for now, the medical community still recommends people get the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine to protect against the coronavirus in the meantime.

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Federal, state sites halt giving J&J vaccine after FDA calls for ‘immediate pause’

Read full article: Federal, state sites halt giving J&J vaccine after FDA calls for ‘immediate pause’

Gateway Mall and other vaccination sites run by the federal government in Jacksonville discontinued giving Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines after a joint call from the CDC and FDA. State-run sites and private pharmacies have also suspended giving J&J doses but continue with the two-shot vaccines.

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FDA, CDC call for pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine after clotting

Read full article: FDA, CDC call for pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine after clotting

Federal health agencies on Tuesday called for an immediate pause in use of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine after 6 people in the United States developed a rare disorder involving blood clots within about two weeks of vaccination, officials said.

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Don’t be choosy about COVID-19 vaccines, health expert says

Read full article: Don’t be choosy about COVID-19 vaccines, health expert says

There are now three COVID-19 vaccines approved for emergency use by the FDA. And absolutely don’t wait for any specific vaccine. Esper said vaccine supply is still scarce, so if you’re eligible and find availability -- don’t wait. They all bring us one step closer to herd immunity and normalcy. When you can get vaccinated, get vaccinated.”Esper said while the trio of COVID-19 vaccines have been deemed safe and effective, they’re still undergoing testing.

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Doctors urge fully vaccinated people to continue practicing COVID-19 safety measures

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Those are the questions doctors say they’re getting most often as more people are getting COVID-19 shots. Those questions were also raised over the weekend when the former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said that more and more evidence indicates the COVID-19 vaccine is also preventing transmission of infection. The statement could send a mixed message to some people that they don’t still need to practice COVID-19 safety measures if they’re vaccinated. “Keep in mind that those clinical trials were not designed to test if the virus is transmissible,” he said. “It was designed to test if you’re getting COVID-19 clinically.”As this is debated, most public health experts have said fully vaccinated persons should continue to wear masks, employ social distancing and continue practicing other public health measures because there had been no evidence the vaccine would prevent transmission as well as infection.

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19 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Northeast Florida

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The Florida Department of Health reported Saturday an additional 118 deaths of residents or visitors to the state, bringing the total to 29,179, although many of those deaths occurred days or weeks earlier. According to the state, 32 of the additional deaths were in long-term care facilities, which have reported more than 10,000 deaths since the pandemic began -- more than one-third of Florida’s total. AdSaturday’s report comes a day after the first case of the U.K. COVID variant was reported in Jacksonville, according to the Duval County Health Department. Florida and Duval County COVID-19 cases per dayThere were 4,681 people in Florida hospitalized on Saturday afternoon with a primary diagnosis of COVID-19. There have now been 2,293,883 people vaccinated in Florida so far and 1,028,315 -- 4.78% of the state’s population -- have now received both shots.

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20 days later, Jacksonville seniors still waiting on call for second dose appointment

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Baldwin, 67, was instructed that she would receive a call from the state to set up her second vaccine appointment. If they missed their 21-day, or for the Moderna on the 28-day appointment, they were tracked up to 42 days later to receive it.”“If you miss 42 days, that’s probably okay too. Officials did not answer whether they were unable to administer second doses at the same rate as first doses. “We are prepared to provide a second dose for every person who received a first dose at Regency. “I will follow up with it, but bottom line we have said when the second doses come in, fill your appointments.

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Consumer Alert: Parents, check your pantry for this baby food!

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A government investigation revealed several major brands of baby food products contained arsenic and lead. There are in fact no ‘normal’ levels so any exposure to any levels of these heavy metals will have a significant impact,” Goldhagen said. “The FDA has to take more action to reduce the heavy metals in baby food,” said Consumer Reports Senior Scientist Michael Hansen. Hansen has spent years advocating for more regulation for baby food. He added that parents searching for peace of mind, should make their own baby food, so they know what their child is eating.

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Pet food recalled after more than 2 dozen dogs died, FDA says

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A pet food is being taken off shelves after at least 28 dogs died, the FDA announced. The FDA says toxic levels of mold were found in the corn and grains inside some Sportmix pet products. The pet food can cause aflatoxin poisoning with symptoms like sluggishness, loss of appetite, vomiting, jaundice and diarrhea, and in severe cases, it can be fatal. In some cases, dogs and cats can suffer liver damage but not show any symptoms. For now, pet owners should stop using this food and consult their veterinarian immediately.

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FDA says some aren’t recommended to take COVID-19 vaccine

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Nurse Melissa Valentin shows a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to be applied to medical personnel at the Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (AP Photo / Carlos Giusti)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – When the FDA approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, the medical community agreed it would help more people than not. However, the vaccine is not recommended for everyone just yet. She said it’s just that right now there’s no data because no one who falls into these categories were included in the vaccine trials. It’s important to note that it could be months before a vaccine becomes available for widespread public use, and we’re going to learn more about the vaccines by then.

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