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Support Group for Seniors with Hoarding Disorder: Tackling Stigma In a modest Presbyterian church, a group of about twelve individuals gathers around folding tables, offering enthusiastic applause for a woman who proudly donates two large...

In a surprising turn of events, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has made the controversial decision to terminate several research grants worth millions of dollars. This move has sent shockwaves through the scientific...

Federal Health Agencies: Uncertain Future - KFF Health News Julie Rovner, the chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, recently discussed the challenges faced by federal health agencies in her podcast, "What the Health?" Rovner...

On a fateful Thursday night, chaos ensued among scientists and public health workers supported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) when an email marked "URGENT" landed in their inboxes. The...

The recent firings of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees have sent shockwaves through state and local public health departments, impacting the nation's ability to respond to disease outbreaks effectively. The U.S....

Francis Collins, the former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recently issued a warning about the potential jeopardy faced by two groundbreaking research programs due to budget cuts and other actions by...

Marty Makary’s Journey: From Controversial Figure to FDA Hopeful Amid a backdrop of regretful sentiments expressed by panelists at a covid conference last fall, Marty Makary stood out with his bold declaration: “I can’t think...

A legal setback for a compounding group has caused a decline in Hims stock, stirring up the biotech industry. The ruling against the Outsourcing Facility Association, a compounding trade group, has impacted the production...

In the ongoing debate over Medicaid funding cuts in Washington, words have emerged as powerful weapons. Republican lawmakers and conservative officials have been using provocative language to sway public opinion against the 60-year-old government...

UnitedHealth Group, the largest health care company in the U.S., is making waves with its ambitious expansion plans. In 2024 alone, the conglomerate, known for its diverse portfolio including health insurance, physician practices, and...