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How Alzheimer's research could be impacted by Trump health agency cuts
As the Trump administration makes cuts to federal health agencies, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about the impact on research and patients with the disease.CBS News - 2d -
IRS begins layoffs with eliminating civil rights office, will cut up to 25% of staff
The IRS started a new round of layoffs on Friday beginning with the agency's Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, according to an email obtained by ABC News.ABC News - 3d -
Texas investigating cereal giant Kellogg over food dye use
Kellogg's ingredients, including food dyes, are approved and compliant with FDA regulations.The Hill - 1d -
EU recalibrates response to US tariffs after ‘black day’ for markets
Also in this newsletter: Foot-and-mouth disease returns to central EuropeFinancial Times - 2d -
UK to scrap or merge more quangos in anti-regulation drive
Government wants to close superfluous agencies and bring responsibility for decisions back in-houseFinancial Times - 3d -
As RFK Jr. Champions Chronic Disease Prevention, Key Research Is Cut
Two significant programs that invested in research on diabetes, dementia, obesity and kidney disease have ended since the start of the Trump administration.The New York Times - 2d -
UK frontier science body unveils new targets on health and biological threats
Advanced Research and Invention Agency hires programme directors to widen search for innovationFinancial Times - 3d -
Tracking the Chicago Bears in NFL free agency: DT Chris Williams among 5 to re-sign as offseason practice begins
The new NFL year officially began March 12, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened March 10. For the Chicago Bears, it’s a critical period for general manager Ryan Poles and ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tufts researchers hope to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.CBS News - 2d -
Former top vaccine regulator says he blocked RFK Jr. team from database
A former top official at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said he blocked members of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s team from directly accessing a vaccine ...The Hill - 2d -
Doge’s job cuts at US traffic safety regulator hit self-drive experts
Musk’s cull of agency’s workers disproportionately affected staff overseeing tech on which he has staked Tesla’s futureFinancial Times - 1h -
Ousted FDA vaccine chief says U.S. measles elimination status under threat as cases climb
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “tepid endorsement” of measles vaccination puts the U.S. at risk of losing its elimination status of the disease as early as January, the Food and Drug ...NBC News - 1d -
RFK Jr says his response to measles outbreak should be ‘model for the world’
Public health experts argue he failed to give a full-throated endorsement of an extremely effective vaccine. The health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr , said on a press tour that his response to a ...The Guardian - 9h -
RFK Jr. praises measles response in Texas, US by making comparison to Europe
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the measles response in Texas and the U.S., saying it's a "model for the rest of the world." But the comparison to Europe is an unfair one.ABC News - 5h -
US restores urgent food aid but not in Afghanistan and Yemen, where millions need it
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has reversed cuts in emergency food aid to several nations but maintained them in Afghanistan and Yemen, two of the world’s poorest countriesABC News - 8h -
Starmer pledges centralised service for researchers to mine health data
Announcement follows recommendation in UK government-commissioned review last yearFinancial Times - 2d -
Dr. Oz Pushed for AI Health Care in First Medicare Agency Town Hall
Dr. Oz, who now controls the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its $1.5 trillion budget, promoted the idea that AI avatars could replace frontline health care workers.Wired - 1d -
UK statistics agency must take ‘decisive action to restore confidence’
Lack of investment caused errors in collection of data at the Office for National Statistics, regulator concludesFinancial Times - 2d -
Are US tariffs just the beginning? With Abraham Newman
There are other tools of economic coercion in the modern global economyFinancial Times - 3d -
RFK Jr. says he's 'not familiar' with $11b cuts to state and local health departments
Health and human services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he was unaware that his agency is trying to rescind more than $11 billion from state and local health departments. “No I'm not ...The Hill - 11h -
How Italy could decide the EU’s response to tariffs
The country will effectively have deciding vote on whether to hit back hard against US tariffsFinancial Times - 3d -
Will the Fed continue to assume its global responsibilities?
Historically, the US central bank’s swap lines have helped to restore financial stability in times of crisisFinancial Times - 2d -
UK draws up plans for two new quangos despite anti-regulation drive
Ministers are working on proposals for arm’s-length bodies for health data and AI securityFinancial Times - 1d -
‘Some of these diseases are in the Bible’: despair as cuts halt progress on age-old tropical illnesses
They are debilitating afflictions that people don’t know about, don’t understand and struggle to pronounce. Now health workers fear they will surge in Africa as USAID-funded drug distribution ...The Guardian - 22h -
RFK Jr. Hits His Stride in Arizona as His Chronic Disease Tour Wraps
The health secretary seemed stoic — maybe nervous, even — at the start of his first major trip. But on a hike with Navajo Nation leaders, he was finally in his element.The New York Times - 4h -
How the Mediterranean diet and exercise can protect bone health in older adults
A lower-calorie Mediterranean diet and regular exercise may help older women lose weight without causing bone density loss, new research suggests.NBC News - 1d -
Melatonin use in daycares sparks concerns
Parents are speaking out about the lack of regulation surrounding the Melatonin supplement used during nap times in some daycares. Some parents learned their children were given the supplement ...NBC News - 2d -
These US airports have the best food and drink 'experiences,' poll finds
Have a favorite spot to grab a bite when you're at the airport?The Hill - 1d -
The AI Race Has Gotten Crowded—and China Is Closing In on the US
New research from Stanford suggests artificial intelligence isn’t ruled by just OpenAI and Google, as competition increases across the US, China, and France.Wired - 2d -
The US trade demands that go far beyond tariffs
Countries grapple with Washington’s attempt to change ‘non-tariff barriers’ from VAT to food rules and even currency valuationsFinancial Times - 1d -
Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know | Devi Sridhar
When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope . Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias were the leading cause of ...The Guardian - 1d -
US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission
The unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service and the Department of Labor provides significant insight into DOGE’s work with federal agencies.Wired - 10h -
RFK Jr. says he plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention soon to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide.NBC News - 2d -
RFK Jr. wants CDC to stop recommending fluoride in water
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert. F. Kennedy Jr. wants the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoride in America's drinking water. CBS News medical ...CBS News - 1d -
Largest US egg seller reports soaring profits amid price-fixing inquiry
Cal-Maine Foods reported a 247% increase in net income totalling $508.5mn for the December-February periodFinancial Times - 1d -
FTSE 100 companies push to boost executive pay and fast-track reviews
Deloitte report finds more businesses seeking shareholder approval for new policies to compete with USFinancial Times - 3d -
Want the coolest food in Japan? Head to the konbini
The humble convenience store takes fast food to the next levelFinancial Times - 2d -
Deloitte Layoffs Reflect Private Sector Fallout From DOGE Cuts to Government Contracts
One of the top 10 U.S. consulting firms is preparing for layoffs as $65 billion worth of federal contracts with private companies are targeted for cuts and cancellations.Inc. - 5d -
EU hits back at Trump, US with tariffs on US goods
Member states of the European Union (E.U.) have agreed to tariffs on a range of U.S. products in response to President Trump's sweeping new import taxes. EU states voted Wednesday to “introduce ...The Hill - 15h -
IRS, DHS reach deal on information sharing on migrants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the IRS signed a memorandum of understanding to begin information sharing between the two agencies in an effort to aid with immigration enforcement. ...The Hill - 1d