Trump vs. Science – The New York Times
Late yesterday, Sethuraman Panchanathan, whom President Trump hired to run the National Science Foundation five years ago, quit. He didn’t say why, but it was clear enough: Last weekend, Trump…
U.S. Officials to Cut Funding for Landmark Study of Women’s Health
Federal health officials plan to cut funding to the Women’s Health Initiative, effectively shuttering one of the largest and longest studies of women’s health ever carried out. Its findings changed…
Trump Cuts Threaten Agency Running Meals on Wheels
Every Monday, Maurine Gentis, a retired teacher, waits for a delivery from Meals on Wheels South Texas. “The meals help stretch my budget,” Ms. Gentis, 77, said. Living alone and…
Leaders of Mental Health Giant Promised Big Bonuses to Deal With Federal Investigations
Last year was tough for Acadia Healthcare, one of the country’s largest providers of mental health services. A slew of federal agencies opened investigations into whether Acadia illegally held patients…
Tariffs on China Aren’t Likely to Rescue U.S. Medical Gear Industry
Few domestic industries have been as devastated by the flood of cheap Chinese imports as manufacturers of face masks, exam gloves and other disposable medical gear that protects health care…
RFK Jr. Announces Ban on Food Dyes and Says ‘Sugar Is Poison’
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. escalated his war against the food industry on Tuesday, declaring that “sugar is poison.” Mr. Kennedy’s comment came during a highly publicized news conference…
Neurologist shares why dementia rates are rising and how to reduce risk
Dementia cases continue to rise in the U.S., with people over age 55 facing a 42% risk of developing the condition in their lifetime. A recent study led by Johns…
Dementia risk linked to blood pressure in new study
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is known to have a direct impact on heart attack and stroke risk — but a new study has revealed its surprising link to brain…
Parkinson’s symptoms improved by stem cell treatments in small study
With around one million people living with Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. — and 90,000 getting new diagnoses each year — the race is on for a cure. Researchers at…
Pope Francis official cause of death revealed by the Vatican
Pope Francis, 88, died on Easter Monday of a stroke and cardiac arrest, according to an announcement from the Vatican. Fox News’ Alex Hogan confirmed in an on-air report that…