u.s. navy hospital ship comfort. georgia, ohio, and texas among the states taking those first steps to reopen. some restaurants now seating customers for the first time in weeks. some without masks. there is new reporting on antibody testing, as americans look for any proof they ve been exposed to the virus, and whether that means they have any immunity, and for how long. tonight, the new study on the reliability of these tests. and new york state revealing today, nearly 15% statewide of those tested do have antibodies in their systems. but what does that mean? as the world health organization now warns, we do not know if it means you have immunity. could there be a new treatment? the new research tonight involving a common heartburn drug. and tonight, the science. why they think it s worth studying. the food in your grocery store. the warning tonight from a major food producer that, quote, the food supply chain is breaking. what that could mean for meat at the supermarket, and
reporter: yes, they said it s been processed, and is helping three people. i m scheduled for another donation in a couple of weeks. david? great news. thank you, kaylee. there has also been talk about whether a common heartburn drug could help. a hospital group is looking at whether the key ingredient in pepcid could actually help. tonight, the potential science, and the extreme caution. because they do not want a run on pepcid. here s eva pilgrim. reporter: tonight, the search for a treatment. scientists in new york now focused on a popular heartburn drug, famotidine, the active ingredient in pepcid. we re not using conventional what we call pepcid or over-the-counter reflux doses. we re using much larger doses. reporter: doctors at northwell health are giving the drug intravenously to some patients in the study. coupled with hydroxychloroquine, that controversial anti-malaria drug.
chemical in sdan tack, a popular heartburn drug. samples contained a contaminant as ndna. the same chemical has been linked to dozens of recalls of prescription buckingham blood pressure drugs in the past year. several pulled it from their shelves. the agency recommends that opioids shouldn t be tapered rapidly or discontinued suddenly during the risk of opioid withdrawal. the guidelines that pinpoint whether to consider tapering and steps to consider before deciding the taper outline six steps doctors should take before initiating it including discussing it with the patient. the number of lungs illnesses linked to vaping increased this year. as of november 20th nearly 3,000 cases of vaping use
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a report on slowing u.s. manufacturing activity fueling fears of a possible economic downturn. there is still much more ahead on world news tonight this wednesday. your money tonight. atm fees reaching a record high, near the $5 mark now. and the simple step you can take right now. also, the teenager accused of impersonating a police officer at a traffic stop. this is it right here. and what happens when a real officer arrives on the scene and starts asking him questions. newly released surveillance tonight. the 60-year-old unarmed bank employee fighting off an armed robber wanted in three bank heists. and now, the new headline tonight about zantac. the latest major retailer to pull the popular heartburn drug, and what the fda is now saying tonight. a lot more news ahead here. i ll be right back. right back.