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EU steps up vaccine exports rules and pressures AstraZeneca over deliveries

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Thierry Monasse | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — The European Union has stepped up tough rules on the exports of Covid vaccines, while also piling pressure on AstraZeneca to deliver more shots to the region.  It comes as the region’s sluggish vaccine rollout… Read More »

AstraZeneca vaccine: Will UK suspend AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot fears?

However, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Thursday there is no indication the vaccine has caused these symptoms. The EMA said in a statement: “There is currently no indication that vaccination has caused these conditions, which are not listed as side effects with this vaccine. “The vaccine’s benefits continue to outweigh its risks and… Read More »

J&J’s next COVID-19 vaccine challenge? Hurdling the ‘66%’ perception to win over a vaccine-hesitant public

With an FDA green light for emergency use, Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 shot now faces a communications hurdle. How will the company handle the comparisons with its vaccine rivals? Already, there’s wide and spreading chatter on social media and real-world word-of-mouth discussions about the J&J shot’s 66% overall effectiveness rate. The company’s response has been communication—and lots of… Read More »

Best diet for belly fat over 50

What does your waistline say about your health? Find out why belly fat is more common after menopause, the danger it poses — and what to do about it. An expanding waistline is sometimes considered the price of getting older. For women, this can be especially true after menopause, when body fat tends to shift… Read More »