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Excess mortality was significantly after COVID-19 vaccines were available to all adults in Ohio and Florida, but not before. (JAMA Internal Medicine)

The WHO said the United Arab Emirates (MERS-CoV) in a 28-year-old male who had no history of contact with dromedaries, goats or sheep. To date, no secondary cases have been detected.

The Joint Commission -- primarily for non-hospital programs -- which are set to take effect in August. (Fierce Healthcare)

The Biden administration announced a proposal to . (Reuters)

In 2021, 9.0% of U.S. adults had in the past 3 months, according to the CDC.

Is it possible to with these eight habits? (CNN)

These two big employers . (Insider)

Could a morning-after pill to prevent sexually transmitted diseases ? (Washington Post)

Medical technology firm Becton, Dickinson and Company said it's updated BD Alaris Infusion System received 510(k) clearance from the FDA, which for the system.

It's really hot outside when doctors have to . (CNN)

And soaring heat along with air pollution may double one's risk of heart attack death, according to a .

The FDA sent a to Centaur Pharmaceuticals over production shortfalls found during an inspection of the company's drug ingredients plant.

The AMA's new president . (STAT)

Is it possible that the next pandemic ? (New York Times)

The differences between hearing devices can be subtle. Here's . (Washington Post)

Is the making of "quartz" countertops ? (NPR)

Hospital gardens . (STAT)

Watch out for . (NBC News)

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    Jennifer Henderson joined as an enterprise and investigative writer in Jan. 2021. She has covered the healthcare industry in NYC, life sciences and the business of law, among other areas.