WASHINGTON (AP) — Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn’t been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease. The Food and Drug Administration said it granted approval to the drug from Biogen based on results…

Moderna announced Tuesday it is filing for full U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. Right now, the vaccine is only authorized for emergency use. Full approval would allow Moderna to market the vaccine directly. Approval could also help curb vaccine hesitancy. Moderna said it will submit data to the FDA…