Opinion Opinion | Legislators who vote for anti-trans bills don’t support parental rights Any legislator who votes for these bills does not support your right to make medical decisions for your child with their pediatrician. Dr. Nola Jean ErnestMarch 10, 2022
Health FDA approves second antiviral COVID pill Merck’s drug, molnupiravir, was found to reduce hospitalizations and deaths by 30 percent, while Pfizer's antiviral pill had a nearly 90 percent reduction. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 24, 2021
Health CBD, cannabis and marijuana: What’s the difference? CBD derived from hemp is already available over-the-counter. Medical cannabis will be heavily regulated. Jacob HolmesDecember 22, 2021
Health FDA authorizes Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for use with kids 5 to 11 A CDC advisory committee is to debate the vaccine for those younger children on Tuesday. The CDC director will have final say. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Health UAB pediatrician urges parents to vaccinate children 5 to 11 once available COVID-19 is the eighth leading cause of death for the age group. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2021
Health FDA advisory committee recommends Pfizer vaccine for children 5-11 If the CDC director gives final approval, vaccinations of those younger children could begin as early as next week. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 26, 2021
Health Alabama opens Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to ages 12 to 15 Public health officials urge parents to get their children 12 and up vaccinated to ease a return to school next year and prevent outbreaks. Eddie BurkhalterMay 13, 2021
Congress Sewell sponsors bipartisan Medicare multi-cancer screening technology bill The bill would authorize coverage of blood-based multi-cancer early detection tests and future FDA-approved test methods. Brandon MoseleyMarch 17, 2021
National FDA panel approves emergency use for Moderna’s COVID vaccine The full FDA and a CDC panel both still have to sign off on the panel’s recommendation. Brandon MoseleyDecember 18, 2020
National “Gas station dope:” The legal and personal battles over Tianeptine If taken in high enough doses, tianeptine mimics the effects of opioids. John H. GlennDecember 16, 2020