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Mass Layoffs Expected at Health Agencies Under Trump Administration
As the sun rose over Washington, D.C., on a Friday morning, thousands of federal health care workers across public health and science agencies braced themselves for the news that would change their lives. The...
NIH Faces Devastating Layoffs Under Trump Administration
In a recent turn of events within federal health and science agencies, including the prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH), the looming specter of sweeping layoffs has cast a dark shadow over the scientific...
Impact of Firings at Federal Health Agencies on Individuals
The Trump administration has announced plans to cut thousands of federal health care jobs, specifically targeting probationary employees within public health and science agencies. This decision has sparked concerns and uncertainties among employees and...
Dietitians’ Review of Prebiotic Sodas: Make an Informed Choice
In a recent review by dietitians, the focus was on prebiotic sodas and their role in our daily diets. According to experts, both prebiotic and probiotic sodas are considered healthier alternatives to traditional sodas,...
1984 Tribute to NIH: Valuable Insights for Today’s Physicians
In a world where the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced drastic cuts to indirect costs, the implications for research, innovation, and healthcare are dire. These cuts threaten the very foundation of academic medicine,...
Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 48 Cases: Worst in 30 Years
The measles outbreak in West Texas has surged to 48 cases, predominantly affecting children and teenagers, marking it as the most severe in the state in almost three decades. According to state health officials,...
UnitedHealth’s AI care denials lawsuit allowed to proceed
In a recent turn of events, Medicare Advantage beneficiaries who believe they were wrongfully denied care by UnitedHealth Group's algorithm have reason to celebrate. A judge ruled that their case can proceed, potentially shedding...
Young Researchers Rally Against Trump Administration’s Science Policies
Young Researchers Challenge Trump Administration's Science PoliciesIn a tumultuous political landscape, young researchers are rising up against the Trump administration's science policies. Faced with funding cuts, policy changes, and attacks on diversity in science,...
Trump’s Anti-Bribery Law Pause: Impact on Pharma Behavior
Between 2011 and 2020, the world witnessed a staggering $1.34 billion in fines paid by the top pharmaceutical companies to the U.S. government for engaging in bribery schemes to boost their drug sales. The...
Threat to Pharmaceutical Public-Private Partnerships: Gilead’s Short-Term Win
In December 2024, a group of legal, medical, and public health experts united to file an amicus brief in support of the U.S. government in a groundbreaking patent lawsuit against Gilead Sciences Inc., a...
Resurrecting Vaccine Safety Board: RFK Jr.’s Impact Explained
The potential resurrection of a vaccine safety board has sparked significant interest and debate, particularly with the potential involvement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the process. This development came to light when Senator...
Reviving RFK Jr.’s Task Force for Vaccine Safety Review
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure known for his advocacy on vaccine safety, is on the verge of stepping into the role of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary. This comes at a...
