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Federal employees ‘waiting on pins and needles’ for the ax to fall after Supreme Court allowed Trump’s job cuts

One National Institutes of Health staffer said, ‘F*** it ... I’m ready to retire if I can’

The Independent UK

Inside RFK Jr’s conflicted attempt to rid America of junk food

‘Maha’ promised to tackle ultra-processed foods – but is it hijacking the food movement instead?

The Guardian - US

Judge deems some of Trump’s National Institutes of Health grant cuts illegal

The Reagan-appointed judge said he had “never seen” such “palpable" racial discrimination in his 40 years on the bench

The Independent UK

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DOGE promised to make government more efficient. Workers say they are wasting more time than ever

Ataffers at 19 agencies revealed how red tape brought in by DOGE has instead resulted in delays for the most basic transactions

The Independent UK

Dealing with disease “down there”

Joe Biden did more for cancer research than any president in recent memory

Salon

Kennedy defends budget request but is silent on big HHS changes - Roll Call

Lawmakers seek answers to questions about sweeping cuts to federal public health infrastructure but Kennedy stays mum.

Roll Call

Inside the government study trying to understand the health effects of ultraprocessed foods

A National Institutes of Health study aims to find out whether ultraprocessed foods lead people to eat more

The Independent UK

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NIH funding cuts will hit red states, rural areas and underserved communities the hardest

The National Institutes of Health is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. NIH funds drive research and innovation, leading to better understanding and treatment of diseases and improved health outcomes.

The Conversation

Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge

A court battle is set to resume over the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding

The Independent UK

Texas universities could face funding cuts for health care research under new Trump administration policy

A federal judge blocked a new National Institutes of Health policy from going into effect in 22 states that sued the agency, but Texas wasn’t part of the suit.

The Texas Tribune

A top government scientist engaged in research misconduct, NIH finds

A National Institutes of Health investigation has found research misconduct by a top neuroscientist

The Independent UK

Michigan’s thousands of farmworkers are unprotected, poorly paid, uncounted and often exploited

Michigan is famous for its fruit festivals. Visitors can sample cherries at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City or blueberries at the National Blueberry Festival in South Haven.

The Conversation

50 years of Cancer Research UK: how small successes over time are leading to better outcomes for people with cancer

Thanks to advances in scientific research and policy, people diagnosed with cancer in 2024 can expect kinder treatments and better outcomes. Here, Nic Fleming looks back over 50 years of dedication, innovation and progress

The Guardian - UK

Gain-of-function research is more than just tweaking risky viruses – it's a routine and essential tool in all biology research

The term “gain of function” is often taken to refer to research with viruses that puts society at risk of an infectious disease outbreak for questionable gain. Some research on emerging viruses can result in variants that gain the ability to infect people but this does not necessarily mean the…

The Conversation

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Evening Standard

Campaigners urge L’Oreal to stop selling hair relaxers after studies find cancer link

Female activists also asked the company to invest in research on the long-term use of chemical relaxers, which make hair easier to straighten

Salon

FBI director believes lab leak theory

The director of the FBI, Christopher Wray, fanned the flames of speculation that blame the Chinese government

The Conversation

Bile acids and gut microbes could potentially treat multiple sclerosis, according to new research in mice

Multiple sclerosis is characterized by an immune system gone haywire. A patient’s immune system starts treating the protective coating of the nerves – called myelin – as dangerous. The subsequent nerve damage can cause a variety of symptoms, including muscle weakness, pain and vision loss. MS currently has no cure,…

The Conversation

People produce endocannabinoids – similar to compounds found in marijuana – that are critical to many bodily functions

Over the past two decades, a great deal of attention has been given to marijuana – also known as pot or weed. As of early 2023, marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in 21 states and Washington, D.C., and the use of marijuana for medical purposes has grown significantly…

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The Conversation

ChatGPT has many uses. Experts explore what this means for healthcare and medical research

The sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship is the cornerstone of the healthcare profession. This protected space is steeped in tradition – the Hippocratic oath, medical ethics, professional codes of conduct and legislation. But all of these are poised for disruption by digitisation, emerging technologies and “artificial” intelligence (AI).

The Conversation

Faster-than-reflexes robo-boots boost balance

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

Dynamite News

Impact Of Hyper-Palatable Foods Revealed In New Study

Findings from scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the University of Kansas may provide more exact recommendations regarding the food you put on your plate if losing weight was one of your new year's resolutions. Read further on Dynamite News:

Chicago Sun-Times

Milk comparison: Which is healthiest? Which helps weight loss? Which has the most protein?

With debate over cow’s milk versus various plant-based milks, here’s a guide to what consumers should know.

Dynamite News

Study Reveals Impact Of hyper-Palatable Foods

Findings from experts at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the University of Kansas may offer more precise instructions regarding the food you place on your plate if reducing weight was one of your 2023 resolutions. Read full story on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

What effect will lunar new year have on COVID spread in China? Our modelling shows most people have already been infected

China stuck rigidly to a zero-COVID policy until December 2022. This included travel restrictions, mass testing and mandatory quarantines. The rapid lifting of this strategy led to a surge of COVID infections across the country.

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: Moderna and Pfizer are jacking up the price of COVID vaccines. The government should stop them

Stéphane Bancel, the chief executive of drug company Moderna, could barely restrain his pride in issuing his annual letter to shareholders on Jan. 3.

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