CDC Looks to Classify COVID Vax Injuries; Lancet Retracts Talc Paper; ‘Boy Kibble’

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CDC officials are considering a plan to make injuries from COVID-19 vaccines a formal diagnosis that can be coded in medical records. (Axios)

The Trump administration delayed nominating a permanent CDC director; Jay Bhattacharya MD, PhD, will continue to oversee the agency in the interim. (Washington Post)

Senate Republicans launched an investigation into mifepristone manufacturers and are calling on the FDA to crack down on online sales. (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Meanwhile, a bill from Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) to revoke FDA approval of mifepristone is reportedly gaining momentum. (The Hill)

The Lancet retracted a 49-year-old unsigned commentary about the safety of cosmetic talc after two researchers discovered the author was a paid consultant to Johnson & Johnson. (Retraction Watch)

A Norwegian study found that infants retain protection against COVID-19-related hospitalization during their first 6 months of life if their mothers were vaccinated during pregnancy. (Pediatrics)

Could a microneedle vaccine patch be the future of GLP-1 drug delivery? (Endpoints News)

A 3-minute cardiac MRI may offer a non-invasive way to quantify myocardial oxygen consumption. (Science Translational Medicine)

California lawmakers are considering a “front-of-package” seal to help manufacturers signal that their products are not ultra-processed. (STAT)

In a landmark trial, a California jury found Instagram and YouTube liable for negligence regarding social media addiction and awarded a 20-year-old plaintiff $3 million in damages. (AP)

New data released ahead of the American College of Cardiology meeting suggested that colder temperatures were tied to significantly more cardiovascular deaths than warmer weather. (American Journal of Preventive Cardiology)

A drone strike in Sudan’s Darfur region left over 2 million people without access to proper medical care after a major hospital was taken out of service, the World Health Organization said. (AP)

Chronic gut inflammation can alter colonic stem cells and potentially increase colorectal cancer risk, a mouse study suggested. (Nature)

Cuban doctors said the U.S. oil blockade is leading to preventable deaths. (New York Times)

“Good Morning America” weatherman Sam Champion is recovering after an urgent cardiac catheterization following an abnormal nuclear stress test. (USA Today)

Meet the latest social media diet trend: “boy kibble.” (The Guardian)

A 32-year-old woman matched into residency at the same hospital where she worked at as a janitor at age 18. (People)