Month: August 2022

WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday. The Food and Drug Administration said the new regulation cuts red tape by creating a new class of hearing aids that don’t require a medical exam, a prescription and other specialty … Read more

Across the country, K-12 schools are starting their next year of classes in the middle of a COVID-19 surge. As the BA.5 Omicron subvariant drives thousands of reinfections, schools have largely put aside safety measures like mask requirements and physical distancing. In response, some parents and experts are trying to improve ventilation in schools, since … Read more

The devices will be available for individuals 18 and older with mild to moderate hearing loss. View original article Contributor: Eugene Scott

The coronavirus shots were also effective against the omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 in clinical trials, U.K. health authorities said. View original article Contributor: Andrew Jeong

Scotland is the first nation to make tampons and other menstrual products available free in public spaces in a bid to end “period poverty.” View original article Contributor: Rachel Pannett

The devices will be available for individuals 18 and older with mild to moderate hearing loss. View original article Contributor: Eugene Scott

The coronavirus shots were also effective against the omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 in clinical trials, U.K. health authorities said. View original article Contributor: Andrew Jeong

Scotland is the first nation to make tampons and other menstrual products available free in public spaces in a bid to end “period poverty.” View original article Contributor: Rachel Pannett