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Blacks, Hispanics Still Underrepresented in Cancer Clinical Trials

Black and Hispanic patients remain underrepresented in cancer trials, despite increased participation from 2015 to 2019.

Only Half of Teens Receive Minimum Standards for Sex Education

Differences in the receipt of sex education exist by gender, race/ethnicity, and the location of instruction.

9.6% of People of All Ages Uninsured in First Half of 2021

From January through June 2021, 31.1 million people of all ages were uninsured (9.6%), which was not significantly different from 2020.

Flu Vaccine Coverage Suboptimal for Medicare Beneficiaries

Only half of Medicare beneficiaries aged 19 years and older are vaccinated for influenza.

More Than 2 Million COVID-19 Home Test Kits Recalled Due to False-Positive Results

A recall of Ellume at-home COVID-19 test kits has been expanded to include roughly 2 million of the 3.5 million tests that had been shipped to the United States by last month.

White House Sets January 4 Deadline for Large, Private US Companies to Mandate Vaccines

Large US companies have until January 4, 2022, to ensure their employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Medicare Could Negotiate Drug Prices Under Democrat Proposal

A measure designed to lower prescription drug costs for seniors has been added to President Joe Biden’s social safety net and climate change bill that Democratic leaders hope to bring to a House vote.

Outpatient Care Has Shifted Toward More Specialist Care for Medicare Recipients

For Medicare beneficiaries, outpatient care has shifted toward more specialist care received from more physicians.

Financial Hardship Common Among Peripartum Women

From 2013 to 2018, financial hardship was common among peripartum women, including 24% who reported unmet heath care needs.

Dole Recalls Bagged Salads Over ​​Possible Listeria​​ Contamination

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. said it has recalled bags of garden salad sold in 10 states after a bag tested positive for Listeria contamination.

White House Announces Plan to Reduce Gun Suicides

The Biden administration unveiled a plan that aims to cut gun suicides in the United States.