Nih Cuts Could Stall Medical Progress for Lifesaving Treatments Experts Say
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More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut
Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.The New York Times - 2d -
Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, Vatican says
Latest medical update for 88-year-old pontiff said he was responding well to treatment in hospital . Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger and is responding well to treatment in hospital, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Jobs lost and lifesaving cures not discovered: Possible impacts of research cuts
Ripple effects of the Trump administration's crackdown on U.S. medical research promise to reach every corner of AmericaABC News - Mar. 6 -
Sources: LeBron returns to L.A. for treatment
Lakers star LeBron James has returned to Los Angeles, per medical recommendation, as he continues to progress well from a groin strain he suffered against the Boston Celtics on Saturday, league ...ESPN - 14h -
What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities
The Department of Education cut nearly half its civil rights investigators, which experts say could have a major impact on children with special needs.NBC News - 17h -
Maradona's medical team on trial for football legend's death
Prosecutors say the Argentine legend's death could have been avoided and accuse hospital staff of negligence.BBC News - 2d -
As at-home LED skin treatment booms, we ask experts what they think
The at-home light therapy treatment is increasingly being seen as a must-have skincare accessory.BBC News - 5d -
USAid cuts could create untreatable TB bug ‘resistant to everything we have’
Projects to detect, treat and research new ways to fight TB among those disrupted by sudden funding freeze . Dangerous new forms of tuberculosis (TB) for which there is no treatment could emerge as ...The Guardian - 3d -
'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn
As the IRS faces mass layoffs, Congressional Democrats warn those staffing cuts could undermine the agency’s progress in collecting unpaid funds from “wealthy tax dodgers.”NBC News - 1d -
Progressive group targets GOP lawmakers over Musk, health cuts
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care First in The Hill Nonprofit launches ad campaign urging GOP to stand up to Musk The digital campaign from progressive ...The Hill - 18h -
RFK Jr. could further deter childhood vaccinations as rates fall in the U.S.
Some health policy experts say Kennedy's early moves as HHS Secretary are concerning and suggest that he could undermine immunizations in less direct ways.CNBC - 4d -
USAID cuts could be ‘death sentence’ for Afghan women studying abroad
A group of more than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban regime to study in Oman say they are at risk of imminent deportation to Afghanistan after their U.S.-funded scholarship was canceled as ...NBC News - 13h -
Stuart Pearce in hospital after medical emergency on plane
Stuart Pearce is in "great spirits" after the ex-England defender suffered a medical emergency on a flight, says Talksport's Sam Matterface.BBC News - 5d -
Most still trust CDC, NIH five years after COVID pandemic declaration: Survey
Most Americans still trust information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute of Health (NIH) five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Tuesday study from ...The Hill - 2d -
How Microsoft's quantum breakthrough could solve the world's biggest problems
Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum computing chip, claiming it created an entirely new state of matter to make it possible. Experts say the technology could revolutionize problem-solving, from ...CBS News - 3h -
Russian Forces Depleted and Stalling on Eastern Front, Ukraine Says
The front line inside Ukraine has become more static, Ukrainian soldiers say, even as Russia regains ground in its own Kursk region.The New York Times - 2d -
A volcano near Alaska's largest city could erupt in coming weeks or months, scientists say
A volcano near Alaska’s largest city is showing new signs of unrest, with experts saying the likelihood of an eruption at Mount Spurr in the next few weeks or months has increased.NBC News - 8h -
Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says
The 88-year-old prayed on Saturday morning in the chapel of the papal suite at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said.BBC News - 4d -
'He strangled me without asking' - experts say choking during sex now normal for many
Experts say it is increasingly filtering into real life as a result of frequent depiction in porn.BBC News - 10h -
PGA Tour could name and shame slow-play offenders after player unrest
Players believe current rules are not fit for purpose Jay Monahan says Tour committed to making changes The PGA Tour may be unable to conclude a deal to unify professional golf but there is, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Tuberculosis Resurgent as Trump Funding Cut Disrupts Treatment Globally
The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests or drugs, and risk spreading the disease.The New York Times - 1d -
Here’s the inflation breakdown for February 2025 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 2.8% in February from 12 months earlier. Inflation decelerated but economists fear tariffs will stall progress.CNBC - 19h -
Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas
Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaotic. Israel is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent ...The Guardian - 3d -
Billy Joel postpones tour due to undisclosed medical condition: 'My health must come first'
Billy Joel postpones his tour to take a four-month break to focus on his health and recovery from an undisclosed 'medical condition.' He says, 'My health must come first.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices, following similar move by Zepbound-maker Eli Lilly
Makers of the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound are cutting prices for people without insuranceABC News - Mar. 5 -
Fed rate cuts could ward off a serious recession, Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer analyzed Wednesday's market action.CNBC - 18h -
The state and local tax deduction could change amid Trump's tax cuts debate. Here's what to know
The state and local tax deduction could change in 2025 as lawmakers debate Trump's tax cuts. Here's what to know.CNBC - 21h -
Cutting Medicaid?
How Republicans could change the program.The New York Times - 3d -
How to fix America’s broken healthcare system? Follow this country’s example.
Why copying Germany’s system would give Americans less costly, more efficient medical treatmentMarketWatch - 1d -
Hospitals keep dodging price transparency rules, leading Trump to take action — again
Trump signed an executive order on hospital price transparency. Experts say it could help lower health care costs, if hospitals comply.NBC News - 1d -
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.CBS News - 1d -
Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to Know.
At least 800 education department research employees and outside partners have lost jobs. The cuts will decimate research and data collection.The New York Times - 19h -
Bhattacharya's nomination as NIH director advances in Senate
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted to advance Jay Bhattacharya's nomination as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Thursday. He now faces a ...The Hill - 2h -
US tariffs could extend Germany's recession, says bank
Germany's central bank president says US tariffs and retaliation to them could tip Europe's largest economy into recession again.BBC News - 17h -
Israeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza
The move, which will mainly affect a single wastewater treatment plant, appeared intended to put pressure on Hamas.The New York Times - 3d -
Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza
Israel has cut off the electricity supply to GazaABC News - 3d -
Should I pay off my tax debt before my credit card debt? Experts weigh in
Focusing on tax debt first can be a smart move, experts say, but that won't be the case for everyone.CBS News - 1d -
When Is Daylight Saving Time?
The twice-yearly ritual has roots in cost-cutting strategies of the late 19th century. A recent effort to end it has stalled in Congress.The New York Times - Mar. 3 -
How bad could the North Sea collision be for the environment?
Experts are assessing the potential fallout for marine species and nearby wildlife populations.BBC News - 1d -
Stand up for Science rallies protesting Trump cuts held across U.S.
Thousands of people, including researchers, scientists, medical professionals and cancer survivors rallied across the U.S. in protest of the Trump Administration’s firings, budget and grants cuts ...NBC News - 5d