Thursday, April 14, 2022: D.C. News

The Biden administration renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency, providing a 90-day extension of pandemic policies and flexibilities for the health care industry. The emergency, which was set to expire on April 16, has made it easier for Americans to access...

Thursday, April 14, 2022: Life Sciences

Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE said a booster dose of their COVID-19 vaccine strengthened the immune response against COVID-19 and the omicron variant among children ages 5 to 11 in a small trial. The biotech company said they will ask the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

Thursday, April 14, 2022: Mental Health

A top goal for Congress and the Biden administration is responding to the mental health crisis among youth. President Biden’s plan calls for more money for school-based services, along with new social media safeguards for kids, and the Finance Committee is also...