
What We’re Reading: Warning on Cigarettes Blocked; Mpox Vaccine Provides Protection; Activity Reduces Risk of Death
A judge blocked the FDA’s mandate that would require cigarette companies to publish a graphic warning on packaging; the Jynneos mpox vaccine effectively offered strong protection against the virus; intense movement was found to reduce the risk of death within 7 years.
FDA Graphic Warning Requirement Blocked by Judge
A US district judge in Texas found that the FDA could not require that cigarette packages feature a graphic health warning, according to
Mpox Vaccine Offered Protection Against Virus
The CDC published a study that found that people who received 1 or 2 doses of the Jynneos mpox vaccine contracted the virus at a significantly lower rate compared with unvaccinated individuals. According to
Intense Activity Reduced Risk of Death
Research published on Thursday found that short bursts of intense movement, such as climbing stairs, are associated with a lower risk of death in participants whose mean age was 62 years, according to
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