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New research from the University of Notre Dame reveals how PFAS chemicals accumulate in the Great Lakes ecosystem, increasing in concentration as they move up the food chain. The study, published in the Journal of Environmental Quality, found a decline in PFOS levels in lower lakes but not in the upper lakes, highlighting the persistence of these 'forever chemicals' in the environment.

J.D. Vance's 2016 essay in The Atlantic analyzed Donald Trump's appeal, attributing it to social decline and cultural trauma in working-class communities. The article critiques the Trump presidency for failing to address economic and health care issues, citing tariff-driven price increases, lost manufacturing jobs, and cuts to health agencies like the NIH and USAID.

The article explores how people in their 70s often experience a shift toward living with purpose and reduced societal pressure, while addressing health topics like constipation in older adults and debunking meal-frequency myths. It also highlights a program at Portland International Airport using live music to ease traveler stress.

The article explores how people in their 70s often experience a shift in priorities toward purpose and freedom, discusses health issues like constipation and meal-frequency myths, and highlights a live music program at Portland International Airport aimed at reducing traveler stress.

Constipation affects 16% of adults and 33% of those over 60, with causes including dehydration, aging gut function, and medications. Experts emphasize that fiber isn't always the solution and that constipation can lead to systemic issues like brain fog and toxin retention. Caregivers are urged to monitor bowel health and question laxative use in elderly care settings.

Constipation affects 16% of adults and 33% of those over 60, according to the NIH. Causes include dehydration, aging gut systems, and medications, while solutions require identifying individual triggers. Experts highlight links between constipation and systemic issues like dehydration, toxin recirculation, and gut-brain inflammation.

Constipation affects 16% of adults and 33% of those over 60, according to the National Institutes of Health. Experts highlight causes beyond fiber, such as dehydration, aging gut systems, and medications, and emphasize personalized solutions. The condition can lead to dehydration, toxin buildup, and brain fog, with caregivers urged to monitor bowel health closely.

A study by Stony Brook University found that PTSD in 9/11 World Trade Center responders is linked to molecular changes associated with accelerated biological aging and increased chronic disease risk. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 393 responders, identifying 114 proteins and seven metabolites differing between those with and without PTSD, with signs of aging in organs like the heart and brain.

The US House committee on energy and commerce is investigating the National Institutes of Health after two scientists were charged with smuggling mpox samples into the United States without declaring them and lying to investigators. Federal law enforcement alleges that Dr. Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe transported undeclared vials containing mpox and provided false information.

President Donald Trump's administration has reduced funding for health and science research through administrative actions. A proposed rule would grant GOP political appointees significant control over federal research funding, prompting concerns from Maryland's biomedical community and Rep. Jamie Raskin, who called the move 'disastrous and likely unlawful.'

The US is reducing HIV/AIDS funding through Medicaid restrictions, international funding cuts, and NIH budget reductions. Activists, including original and new organizers, protested at New York City's Stonewall Inn with a die-in to demand the government preserve decades of progress. The event marked 45 years since the first AIDS cases were reported.

The Trump administration's proposal to overhaul federal grantmaking by increasing political appointee influence has alarmed researchers, particularly those focused on health disparities, who fear their work may be disqualified from NIH funding. The 412-page proposal includes a section that could significantly impact the future of health disparities research.

The author used customer service principles, inspired by a 2011 National Institutes of Health study, to improve interactions with their father, who has Alzheimer's-related dementia. Smiling and positive nonverbal communication reduced tension and made caregiving easier, though challenges persisted during episodes of agitation.

12,000 cats are confined in U.S. taxpayer-funded laboratories, with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) being a major funder of feline experimentation. White Coat Waste (WCW) has exposed abusive practices, including experiments causing degenerative brain diseases in kittens, and successfully pushed for legislation banning cat testing in the Navy and cutting federal funding for such experiments. Efforts like Violet’s Law aim to allow adoption of lab cats, with bipartisan support in Congress.

A 20-year study found that two diversity-oriented programs supported by the National Institutes of Health doubled the odds of undergraduate students earning a Ph.D. The results were published in the journal Science Advances.

The Trump administration's Office of Management and Budget proposed a regulation to shift control of public science funding from scientists to political appointees, aligning with the unitary-executive theory that expands presidential power. This move challenges the longstanding principle that scientific judgment should not be influenced by political pressures.

A new study suggests that adults taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss are significantly reducing their physical activity, with decreases in daily steps and moderate-to-vigorous exercise. Researchers emphasize that exercise remains essential for preserving strength and long-term health when using these drugs, despite the observed decline in activity.

The American Diabetes Association's CEO apologized to a Northwestern researcher and other experts who were removed from a conference for distributing an editorial critical of President Trump's administration. The incident occurred during a conference in New Orleans, where security and police escorted the group out, and the association has pledged an independent review.

A Tulane University report highlights that Louisiana's declining population and economic struggles are linked to poor health outcomes, including high maternal mortality and premature death rates. The report urges increased healthcare investment and policy changes to address disparities, emphasizing that health and economic vitality are interconnected. Louisiana's premature death rate is 40% higher than the national average, disproportionately affecting Black and Native residents.

Scientists support an NIH proposal to cap the number of grants individual researchers can receive, aiming to address maldistribution of resources. The idea was proposed in 2017 but was reversed by the Trump administration after opposition from top universities.

Mitchell Miglis, a Stanford neurology professor, had his NIH-funded long Covid research grant terminated as incompatible with agency priorities, leading to criticism about the impact on scientific progress and patient care.

In 2025, a study published in Nature Medicine had no cost despite being NIH-funded. In 2026, a similar NIH-funded study required a $12,850 open-access fee due to the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy. Both studies were results of years of work by Johns Hopkins teams.

NIH staffers published a dissent letter a year ago, urging a course correction they believed was needed for the agency. A year later, 71 staffers report NIH leadership 'largely ignored' their concerns and released a new report outlining nine ongoing issues with proposed solutions.

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocates ending federally funded animal testing, leading to CDC phasing out primate studies and NIH halting funding for animal models. The National Primate Research Centers are being shuttered or converted to sanctuaries, raising concerns about setbacks for xenotransplantation research.

A Northwestern researcher and four others were removed from an American Diabetes Association conference for distributing an editorial critical of President Trump's attacks on scientific research. The group faced police intervention and had their materials confiscated, with the association citing code of conduct violations.

Three workers were seriously injured in an electrical incident near the Medical Center Metro station, involving a possible electrical explosion at a confined electrical shaft. Paramedics treated the victims for electrical burns, and Metro temporarily halted service between Medical Center and Bethesda for investigation.

A Texas teen's death has prompted an investigation into the caffeine content of Celsius energy drinks. The National Institutes of Health notes that energy drink consumption for minors can have ill effects.

Thousands of Health and Human Services Department staff have had their employment status changed to a designation that allows easier termination, increasing vulnerability to political pressure from the White House. The reclassification, part of an executive order by President Trump, aims to shift power toward the executive branch by creating a new class of at-will federal employees.

A senior NIH official endorsed the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement at a diabetes research conference and defended criticism of biomedical research funding cuts. Richard Woychik, an adviser to NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, stated he could have written the MAHA agenda, referencing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policy.

Kansas healthcare leaders and a U.S. Representative are questioning delays in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for research, which has allocated only 33% of its $26 billion annual budget by mid-fiscal 2026. The delays are affecting research into diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s, with Kansas experiencing an $182 million drop in new awards. Legislators have asked the Department of Health and Human Services about staffing shortages impacting grant distribution.

President Trump issued an executive order reclassifying 8,000 civil service positions, including high-level NIH officials overseeing research grants, as political appointees. Critics argue this removes federal worker protections, risking political influence over grants and destabilizing long-term research efforts.

The NIH funded a network of 10 centers in 2020 to study emerging infectious diseases, but grants were terminated in 2025 by the Trump administration as part of pandemic-related cuts. The cuts left the network unable to respond to recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks, with researchers citing weakened international collaborations and hindered outbreak preparedness.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is altering the peer review process for National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants by overriding scientific recommendations to modify research scope and design. The change has sparked concerns about political interference in scientific decision-making.

Federal authorities have charged foreign nationals employed at the National Institutes of Health with smuggling monkeypox into the United States and providing false information about it. The individuals are accused of violating U.S. laws related to biological materials and customs regulations.

Cary Hatch, a Stage 4 lung cancer survivor, advocates for inexpensive radon testing to prevent lung cancer. Radon, a radioactive gas, is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and second overall. She highlights affordable testing kits and mitigation systems to reduce exposure.

The article discusses proposed science funding cuts under the Trump administration, specifically targeting the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It claims that Republicans are attempting to undermine scientific progress in the country.

The Trump administration cut funding for the NIH's CREID Network, which researches emerging infectious diseases like Ebola, citing conspiracy theories about COVID-19 origins. This decision left the network unable to assist in containing the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ituri Province.

New NIH research reveals that semaglutide triggers varied responses in appetite-controlling brain cells, explaining why GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy lose effectiveness over time. Scientists also identified a potential method to prolong the drugs' efficacy, helping patients overcome weight-loss plateaus.

A taxpayer watchdog group has exposed over $3.85 million in public funding tied to the Southern Poverty Law Center, including a $2.5 million NIH-backed University of Michigan grant that integrates SPLC's racial justice curriculum into middle school classrooms. The report has drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers who argue the program promotes 'harmful, leftwing rhetoric' in education, though the Department of Health and Human Services claims the program is no longer being funded and has been redesigned.

A Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the NIH's fiscal year 2027 budget focused on immediate concerns including a leadership vacuum at the infectious disease institute, slow funding pace, and Trump administration policy impacts. NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya and five institute directors faced questions about these pressing issues rather than the proposed budget itself.