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The Supreme Court voted on Biden's vaccine mandate, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services made preliminary decisions regarding the coverage of Aduhelm, and California has adopted new policies for mental health as well as put forth a policy for universal health care.

The Biden administration has announced a vaccine mandate, the FDA delayed regulatory decisions on some of the e-cigarette industry's biggest players, and the CEO of Biogen, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, has released a statement on the slow start of the company's Alzheimer's drug rollout.

Delta variant COVID-19 cases continue to rise in America, Aduhelm has received mixed reception from scientists, healthcare providers and insurers, and the Biden Administration is working on an actionable plan to enforce the No Surprises Act signed into law by former President Trump. Follow us @supplementspod on Instagram and Twitter! Check out our Notion page! Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions & City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

This one's all about COVID-19! New studies show promising results for mixing and matching doses of different two-dose vaccines. Countries benefitting from the COVAX Initiative vaccine distribution are starting to run out of vaccines, while over in America, demand for the vaccine is falling even though supply is still plentiful. Finally, the Delta variant continues to prove it is fitter and faster than its predecessor variants, causing the WHO to label it a "variant of concern." Check out our Notion page! Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions & City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is dedicating $5.1B in hopes of eradicating polio by 2026 and Biogen got a conditional approval for their Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm. In other news, the Maryland plant producing J&J vaccines is still closed, but a new COVID-19 vaccine may be on the horizon with Novavax seeking emergency use authorization in the US, testing for COVID is getting trickier with the rise in variants, and the COVID passport debate continues. Check out our Notion page! Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions & City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

This week we are covering different COVID news from all around the globe, from America's multibillion COVID-19 testing plan for schools to the rise in cases in several different countries! Check out our Notion page: https://www.notion.so/Supplements-Podcast-64a1530670e242e28bbfc129b51fdd0a Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions & City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

We're back after a month-long break! Patients can now access their electronic medical records on demand, states are offering new incentives for getting vaccinated (including million dollar lotteries!), and the CDC has released new guidelines on masking for those who are fully vaccinated. Check out our Notion page: https://www.notion.so/Supplements-Podcast-64a1530670e242e28bbfc129b51fdd0a Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions & City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

On April 13, the J&J Covid vaccine was put on pause (however that pause has now been lifted), Congress voted to postpone the scheduled 2% Medicare sequestration, the FDA is seeking new solutions to the Unapproved Drug Initiative, and the Biden Administration is working to undo the Title X "gag rule." Check out our new Notion page: https://www.notion.so/Supplements-Podcast-64a1530670e242e28bbfc129b51fdd0a Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions & City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

Many universities are returning to normal operations in the fall, different countries around the world and different states in the US are creating their own rules and guidelines regarding documentation of COVID status for traveling, and a JAMA podcast reignited debate on the issue of structural racism in medicine. Check out our new Notion page: https://www.notion.so/Supplements-Podcast-64a1530670e242e28bbfc129b51fdd0a Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions & City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

States used different strategies to distribute vaccines, which were successful? Medicare made changes to surgery classifications, and now some patients may need to pay more. Finally, the AAPI community has experienced heightened hate and racism since the start of COVID-19 in America, so does the Georgia shooting come as a surprise? Visit our Linktree for resources to help the AAPI Community: https://linktr.ee/supplementspod Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions & City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

In this episode, we catch up with what the Biden-Harris administration has been doing regarding COVID-19, discuss new vaccines that may soon enter the scene in the US, and unpack disturbing allegations against US nursing homes. Content Warning: Elder Abuse, Sexual Assault Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions & City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

J&J is out with a new COVID-19 vaccine and despite criticisms, experts have deemed it a solid option as a COVID-19 vaccine. As cases continue falling, more states are dropping the mask mandate, joining the 11 states who never had a mask mandate. Our take? This is NOT the move. Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions & City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

As Black History Month draws to a close, we wanted to shed light on some historical injustices the US healthcare system has perpetuated against Black individuals. Black individuals have made huge contributions to medical and scientific research, yet they continue suffer disproportionately due to structural racism in the healthcare system and society. There is still a lot of change that must occur so it is important to keep these conversations going even beyond February. Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions & City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

Researchers are now beginning clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines in children. Different governors are rapidly declining in popularity among their constituents for the way they have handled COVID-19 in their state. And, ICYMI much of the continental US is currently experiencing severe winter storms. Winter Is Coming... well it's already here, and in Texas, particularly, it is wreaking havoc. Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions & City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

The CDC has spoken, and two masks are better than one. Will we soon need to show a negative COVID-19 test in order to board domestic flights? Children and adults alike are feeling the mental burden of this prolonged pandemic. And, scientists have found a potential treatment to help curb the obesity epidemic in America. Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions & City Sunshine by Kevin MacLeod

Johnson and Johnson are working on a new vaccine, Zipline is working on a novel vaccine delivery method, Philadelphia is under scrutiny for vaccine distribution missteps, baby foods manufacturers are being investigated for toxic levels of arsenic, and a New Jersey man has a new lease on life thanks to an innovative surgery. Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions

Join us as we discuss COVID-19 news from the past week. From the new presidency to biotech company innovation, how will this shape COVID-19 outcomes in America? Music: The Eternal Flame by Lighthouse Productions