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NIH’s Indirect Cost Rate Cut Threatens US Research Infrastructure
A Critical Blow to American Research: NIH's Decision to Cut Indirect Costs Threatens Scientific InnovationIn a groundbreaking move that could have far-reaching implications for American scientific progress, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has...
Egg Farmers Struggle Against Bird Flu: KFF Health News
Greg Herbruck, the CEO of Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch, was faced with a daunting decision. With 6.5 million birds infected with avian flu, he knew that drastic measures were necessary. The toll on his team,...
Reopening Global Aid: Impact of USAID Shutdown Concerns
Amid the chaos of the Trump administration's foreign aid freeze, global health initiatives have faced uncertainty, leaving programs tackling diseases like malaria and tuberculosis in limbo. However, a recent memo obtained by STAT reveals...
Leaving Abortion to States: Trump Campaign Promise Broken – Health News
President Donald Trump, known for his controversial statements on abortion during his campaign, has broken his promise to leave abortion regulations to individual states. Despite his assurances that abortion access would not be a...
NIH Cuts Funding for Research Costs: Science Community Reacts
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a prominent supporter of biomedical research in the United States, made a significant announcement on Friday evening that has sent shockwaves through the scientific community. The NIH revealed...
New Law Provides Health Care for Released Incarcerated Youths
Valentino Valdez was handed a few basic items—a birth certificate, a Social Security card, a T-shirt, and khaki pants—when he walked out of a Texas prison at 21 years old in 2019. What he...
Lilly Expands GLP-1 Research to Hypertension & Neuro Conditions
Lilly Expands GLP-1 Research to Hypertension & Neuro ConditionsWhite House Reportedly Plans for Sweeping Cuts Across Health AgenciesIn a move that could potentially impact thousands of jobs and critical health services, the White House...
Protecting California Tenants from Extreme Heat: Officials’ Recommendation
California Housing Officials Call for Residential Cooling Standards to Protect Tenants from Extreme HeatHighlighting the devastating impact of extreme heat on hundreds of lives lost each year, California housing officials are urging lawmakers to...
Teladoc’s Acquisition Strategy remains Unchanged
Teladoc's Strategic Acquisitions: A Closer LookIn the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare technology, Teladoc Health has made headlines once again with its acquisition strategy. This virtual care giant recently announced its plans to acquire Catapult...
HHMI Cancels Program Aimed at Inclusive Science Outreach
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), a prominent private funder of biomedical research in the United States, recently made waves with its unexpected decision to terminate a $60 million program known as Inclusive Excellence,...
