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Trump administration to cut $11.4 billion in COVID funding from local health departments
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the termination of $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state…
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Makary, Bhattacharya confirmed by Senate to top health posts
The Senate recently voted to confirm Marty Makary as the new commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration and Jay…
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Measles case confirmed in person who rode Amtrak train to Washington, D.C., health officials say
A recent incident involving a person with a confirmed case of measles has raised concerns about potential exposure to Amtrak…
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Trump and DOGE propel VA mental health system into turmoil
Government Changes Impact Mental Health Services for Veterans Recent changes in the federal government, particularly within the Department of Veterans…
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Trump Administration’s Attack On DEI Threatens Health For Everyone
The Trump administration’s recent actions against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are causing alarm among public health experts regarding…
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CDC, NIH and more health agencies brace for layoffs with DOGE and RFK Jr.’s restructuring. Here’s what we know.
The Department of Health and Human Services is on the brink of significant layoffs as Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.…
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NYU School of Global Public Health wins for STAT Madness entry
The STAT Madness pitch session at the STAT Breakthrough Summit East in Manhattan showcased the innovative research of four teams…
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NY’s broken mental health laws let 14-year-old’s deranged alleged killer slip through cracks despite ‘all kinds of red flags’
“I think it’s tragic that we’re in a situation where individuals with severe mental illness are not getting the treatment…
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‘One Piece’ Showrunner Exits Netflix Series to Focus on Mental Health
Matt Owens, one of the co-showrunners of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the immensely popular manga “One Piece,” has made the…
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How taking care of your teeth could protect your heart and brain health
In recent years, there has been a growing body of research suggesting a potential link between oral bacteria and Alzheimer’s…
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