Wednesday 27 October 2021

Pregnant and breastfeeding women are slower to respond to vaccination, researchers report.


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Why Kids Might Reject Sugar-Free Halloween Candy

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Our taste buds really can tell when sweets contain calorie-free sugar substitutes, according to a new study, offering a possible reason for dislike of ‘diet’ treats.



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Food Allergy Families Seek Out Hard-to-Find Immunotherapy

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Dosing and cost uncertainties keep customized liquid drops from reaching mainstream



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Merck Will Share Formula for its Covid Pill With Poor Countries


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Tuesday 26 October 2021

FDA Panel Votes to Approve Pfizer’s Vaccine for Children

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The benefits of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 outweigh its risks, according to an independent panel of vaccine experts that advises the FDA.



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