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Report: Many Still Haven't Been Boosted
Have you gotten your booster yet?

New Generic for Dry Eye Rx
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a generic version of a medication for dry eye.

New Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know
After Delta and other COVID variants, Omicron took the world by storm and quickly accounted for nearly all COVID-19 cases around the world. Now, there's a subvariant of the Omicron variant.

Medicare to Cover New Alzheimer's Rx
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that Medicare will cover a new Alzheimer's drug.

FDA Changes Monoclonal Antibody Approval
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is changing the way a COVID-19 treatment can be used.

COVID Study: Omicron Less Deadly Than Delta
A new study is lending support to what people have been theorizing about the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Free Home COVID Tests Begin Shipping to US Homes
Can't find an open COVID-19 testing appointment? You may be able to get a free at-home test.

Free N95 Masks Coming to Local Pharmacies
Everyone loves to get something for free, and if you stop by your community pharmacy, you may find there's a free mask waiting for you.

CDC Updates Mask Guidance
Health officials have made some changes to recommendations about face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cancer Death Rate Drops Again
If you're in need of some good news, this is it: The death rate from cancer in the United States is still dropping.