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Food safety will rely on blockchain traceability, says new FDA rule
The Food and Drug Administration, which regulates nearly 80% of the nation’s food supply, is turning to blockchain ... Read more
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Local News
Nationwide drug shortage causing difficulties for ADHD patients
A nationwide shortage of ADHD medication is leaving many patients with difficulties filling their prescriptions — if they ... Read more
Covid-19
Pfizer says tweaked COVID-19 shots boost omicron protection
Pfizer says tweaking its COVID-19 vaccine to better target the omicron variant is safe and boosts protection. Saturday’s ... Read more
Covid-19
COVID vaccine for younger kids already being packed, shipped
WASHINGTON — Anticipating a green light from vaccine advisers, the Biden administration is assembling and shipping millions of ... Read more
Covid-19
Pfizer asks US to allow COVID shots for kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer asked the U.S. government Thursday to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to ... Read more
News
ADPH warns about the dangers of people self-medicating with ivermectin
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other health agencies have advised against the unauthorized use of the ... Read more
Covid-19
Alabama expands COVID-19 vaccinations to include adolescents 12 and over
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced Alabama is expanding COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to include individuals age 12 and ... Read more
National News
US recommends ‘pause’ for J&J vaccine over clot reports
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in using the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to ... Read more
Editorials
(Our view) Pass the marijuana bill
Last week, the Alabama Senate passed a bill legalizing limited medical use of marijuana. It’s not the first ... Read more
Covid-19
Feds passed up chance to lock in more Pfizer vaccine doses
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration is facing new scrutiny Tuesday after failing to lock in a chance ... Read more