Biden to undergo medical checkup later in the year
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Washington — For President Biden, the doctor is not in ... yet.
Mr. Biden is planning to undergo a medical checkup "later this year, and the results will be released to the public," White House spokesman Andrew Bates said in a statement to CBS News. The Washington Post first reported the president's upcoming examination. Mr. Biden, who at 78 is the oldest president in U.S. history, last provided the American people with a glimpse of his health 17 months ago, when his campaign released a three-page summary of his medical and surgical history. At the time of the December 2019 letter from Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the president was being treated for atrial fibrillation and took medications for seasonal allergies and occasional reflux.More Related News
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