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White House announces rule that would cut insurance red tape over mental health and substance use disorder care

The Biden administration announced a final rule on Monday meant to expand access and lower costs for care for mental health and substance use disorders. Most provisions in the rule will apply to group health plans and health insurance issuers for plan years starting January 1 or after.

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Updated Novavax Covid-19 vaccines could be available as early as next week

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized an updated version of the protein-based Novavax Covid-19 vaccine for use in people 12 and up. Doses could be available by the end of next week.

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Rio declares dengue emergency - Brazil gears up for Carnival

Rio de Janeiro has declared a state of public health emergency due to an epidemic of dengue fever, just days before Carnival celebrations are set to take place across Brazil.

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