Extreme weather has well-documented effects on humans but a new study points out that it's also impacting the animal kingdom.

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The National Hurricane Center announced that the list of storm names in 2021 has been exhausted as one of the most active hurricane seasons in history continues to stir in the Atlantic Ocean. Subtropical Storm Wanda marks only the third time in history (last year being the second) that all the names were used in a single season.
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Food Left Off of COP26 Agenda
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FDA Panel Recommends Pfizer Vaccine for Kids Ages 5-11
An FDA panel has recommended the low-dose Pfizer vaccine for kids ages five to 11. The recommendation now cues up the FDA to authorize the vaccine. Next week, the CDC will consider its own authorization. Once signed off by the CDC, the Pfizer vaccine can be administered in children immediately. Dr. Christina Johns, Senior Medical Advisor at PM Pediatrics, joined Cheddar's Search for a Cure.
A Look Ahead at G20 Summit and COP26 on Addressing the Climate Crisis
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Expanding Genetic Testing for Women Everywhere
Nicole Lambert, President at Myriad Genetics joins ChedHER to discuss how to expand access to genetic testing for all women, and how her experience as a 'pre-vivor' motivates her role in the industry.
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