After 'confusion' over Trump team's directives, critical NIH research will continue for now
Despite concerns about the future of research at the National Institutes of Health, current clinical trials can continue as scheduled, the agency’s acting director told staff scientists in an email Monday.
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Biden criticized for failing to ban menthol cigarettes after Trump withdraws proposal
The Biden administration never finalized a ban on menthol cigarettes, and the Trump administration withdrew the proposal. The American Lung Association is criticizing Biden's inaction.NBC News - 8h -
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Trump administration halts NIH grant-making process
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NIH director to step down ahead of Trump inauguration
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Trump declines to criticize Supreme Court after justices greenlight sentencing
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