Columbus, OH

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, shots designed to more closely target recent virus strains -- and hopefully whatever variants cause trouble this winter, too. With the Food and Drug Administration’s clearance, Pfizer and Moderna are set to begin shipping millions of doses. A third U.S. manufacturer, Novavax, expects its modified vaccine version to be available a little later. “We strongly encourage those who are eligible to consider receiving an updated COVID-19 vaccine to provide better protection against currently circulating variants,” said FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks. The agency’s decision came a bit earlier than last year’s rollout of updated COVID-19 vaccines, as a summer wave of the virus continues in most of the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention already has recommended this fall’s shot for everyone age 6 months and older. Vaccinations could be available within days.

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

HuffPost

COVID levels are at the highest they’ve been since January of this year.

The FDA Just Approved New COVID Shots — Here's When They'll Be Available

USA TODAY

The U.S. is experiencing its largest wave of COVID-19 cases since January. CDC data shows the increase across regions; we break it down.

A COVID-19 wave has surged in all US regions. Know the symptoms and new variant

A dose of Pfizer’s RSV vaccine was safe and generated a strong response in immunocompromised adults aged younger than 59 years. RSV vaccines have not been recommended for anybody aged younger than 60 years. A dose of Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus vaccine was well tolerated and generated a strong...

Pfizer: RSV vaccine generates strong response in immunocompromised adults

People are excited to use semaglutide, a diabetes drug popular for assisting weight loss that's commonly sold as Ozempic and Wegovy — and there's good reason to be. But the Food and Drug Administration is now warning the public not to get carried away, issuing an alert that it's received reports of people getting hospitalized after overdosing on the drug, in some cases taking up to 20 times the recommended dosage.

FDA Says People Are Taking 20 Times the Proper Dose of Ozempic and Overdosing

In August 2024, the FDA approved six new cancer treatments, including some that haven’t previously been approved. During the summer of 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a handful of cancer treatments for patients with both solid and blood cancers. In August, the agency approved six more treatments, ranging from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to relapsed or refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

6 FDA Cancer Approvals from August 2024

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

NBC News

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the new Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. It’s the third time the vaccines have been updated to match circulating strains since the original series. The shots should be available within days. The agency hasn't yet approved a third vaccine, from drugmaker Novavax.

FDA approves the new Covid vaccine. Here's the best time to get it.

The experimental COVID-19/flu vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech missed one of two key endpoints in a Phase 3 study. The companies reported that while the shot worked against COVID-19 and influenza A, it fell short versus influenza B. Pfizer and BioNTech said they are evaluating adjustments to the vaccine. Shares...

Pfizer, BioNTech Combination Flu and COVID-19 Shot Misses 1 of 2 Endpoints

More people have been stuck ill from eating Diamond Shruumz brand edibles. The FDA has posted a list of hundreds of stores and online outlets selling the products. As of July 29, a total of 78 illnesses have been reported in 28 states. Sixty-five of the 78 people have reported seeking medical care, 40 have been hospitalized, and two deaths are under investigation.

FDA Approves New Treatment for Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

UPI News

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for people 6 months and older that target new circulating variants.

New FDA-approved COVID vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna target latest varients

Today, a brief rundown of news from the Food and Drug Administration, as well as updates from Tome Biosciences, Sky Bioscience and Ambrosia Biosciences that you may have missed. The Food and Drug Administration will convene a panel of expert advisers on Sept. 26 to review use of Bristol Myers...

FDA to convene immunotherapy panel; Tome scales back operations

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The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Federal drug safety regulators have received nearly 300,000 adverse event reports involving health problems with Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and similar drugs from the same class of medications, highlighting the growing concerns about side effects associated with the widely used diabetes and weight loss treatments. In a report published last week...

FDA Database Reveals High Number of Severe Adverse Events Involving Problem from Ozempic, Similar GLP1 Drugs

The KP.3.1.1 subvariant appears to dominate latest estimates of virus circulating in the U.S.

COVID-19 vaccines are updated and ready for fall, FDA says

The FDA identified at a third party fill and finish manufacturer. The issues have been resolved, and reinspection is expected in the next few months. The FDA has issued a complete response letter (CRL) for the Regeneron’s biologics license application (BLA) for linvoseltamab to treat patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

FDA Issues Complete Response Letter for Linvoseltamab for Multiple Myeloma

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

COVID Health

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FDA Approves and Authorizes Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

Today [August 22], the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (2024-2025 formula) to include a...

FDA Approves and Authorizes Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

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