Tag: Diseases and conditions
Powell likens emergency Covid efforts to efforts at Dunkirk
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell compared the actions taken by the central bank early in the pandemic as the economy barreled toward...
White Sox slugger Jiménez out 5-6 months for ruptured tendon
Chicago White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez is expected to be sidelined for five to six months after rupturing his left pectoral tendon trying to...
African expert warns of ‘vaccine war’ over access to jabs
<p>KAMPALA, Uganda — The head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday warned against a “vaccine war” among nations amid...
US gives $15 million to Palestinians to deal with COVID-19
<p>UNITED NATIONS — The United States said Thursday it is giving $15 million to vulnerable Palestinian communities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip...
Family of teen who choked on chicken nugget gets $2 million
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The family of a 19-year-old student with autism will receive a $2 million settlement from a Florida school district...
FDA panel rejects Pfizer’s arthritis drug as too risky
U.S. health advisers sharply criticized an experimental arthritis drug Thursday, saying that it was too risky, even with limits on its use.
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EU leaders faced with surge of infections, vaccine issues
<p>BRUSSELS — European Union leaders are meeting Thursday to look for ways of ramping up COVID-19 vaccinations across the 27-nation region amid a shortage...
More birders sighted in Central Park this spring migration
<p>NEW YORK — This spring, longtime Central Park birder and naturalist Gabriel Willow is feeling a little less nervous than he did a year...
Indianapolis re-signs Xavier Rhodes to 1-year deal
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts announced Tuesday that they have re-signed cornerback Xavier Rhodes to another one-year contract.
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Russia’s Shcherbakova wins women’s short program at worlds
<p>STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Anna Shcherbakova, Russia's three-time national champion, won the free skate Wednesday at the World Figure Skating Championships.</p>
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