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FDA panel debates COVID vaccine recipe as questions swirl about fall shots

FDA panel debates COVID vaccine recipe as questions swirl about fall shots

Craig Fedirighi

WASHINGTON — Government advisers are meeting Thursday to decide if COVID-19 vaccines need updating to improve protection this fall and ...

Traveling With Kids And Seniors? Here Are Mistakes to Avoid

Traveling With Kids And Seniors? Here Are Mistakes to Avoid

Bob Elliott

Planning a trip with kids and older adults? One group always wants to start early, and the other needs just ...

Why nursing homes and hospice are so expensive in the U.S.

Why nursing homes and hospice are so expensive in the U.S.

Craig Fedirighi

Baby boomers are about to be the largest generation in American history to hit the long-term care space. Born between ...

It’s time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots

It’s time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots

Craig Fedirighi

WASHINGTON — Fall means it’s time for just about everybody to get up to date on their flu and COVID-19 ...

What cognitive tests can show — and what they can’t

What cognitive tests can show — and what they can’t

Craig Fedirighi

WASHINGTON — It’s the new chant in Washington politics: “Get a cognitive test!” Political opponents, armchair pundits and even nervous ...