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HHS guts the teams that fulfill public records requests for health agencies

NPR Health

Despite promises for 'radical transparency,' HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. laid off many staff on teams that fulfill public records requests at health agencies.

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Staff working on childhood lead exposure and cancer clusters fired from CDC

The Hill

Staff members who fought childhood lead exposure and those who worked on cancer clusters were among those fired from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a now former employee told The Hill. The entire permanent staff of the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice was cut, according to one person who was among the approximately 200 fired from the division.

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On top of layoffs, HHS ordered to cut 35% of spending on contracts

NPR Health

Federal health agencies have to slash their spending by more than a third, on top of the 10,000-person staffing cuts.

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Three rural NC counties map out paths to reducing overdose deaths

NC Health News

By Jaymie Baxley Across rural North Carolina, the opioid epidemic has left a devastating mark overdose deaths have surged, families have been shattered and communities have struggled to find resources to fight the crisis. More than 4,440 overdose-related deaths were reported across the state in 2023, with rural counties accounting for about 41 percent of the toll.

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Ragging in Telangana medical colleges: A rite of passage or a lifetime of scars?

The Hindu

Despite anti-ragging laws, medical colleges in Telangana remain hotspots for hazing. From verbal humiliation to physical abuse, first-year students endure unspoken harassment, fearing retaliation and institutional indifference. Weak enforcement, deep-rooted power dynamics and poor mental health support keep the vicious cycle alive.

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Misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response

NPR Health

Fentanyl overdoses occur from ingesting the synthetic opioid. But popular culture has misrepresented the risks to first responders.

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RFK Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda. Will it help?

NPR Health

Nutritionists agree reducing the amount of sugar people consume would be good for the Nation's health. But the plan to block people from using food assistance to buy soda is getting mixed reviews.

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Slutty Vegan’s Pinky Cole Lost Control of Her Business & Almost Lost Her Life

Black Health Matters

Slutty Vegan made the news when its location at Spelman College closed on February 26th and was replaced with Twisted Taco. According to Eater , the restaurant gave the College two days’ notice before its closure; now we know why. In an exclusive interview with People, Slutty Vegan restaurant founder Pinky Cole reveals that she made the difficult decision to relinquish control of the multimillion-dollar company to an assignee (who closed the Spelman location and others).

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Could unifying outpatient practices help dismantle structural racism in health care?

Association of Health Care Journalists

Health care segregation isnt just a relic of the past. In 2025, patients of color and those insured through Medicaid often receive care at different outpatient clinics than their white, commercially insured counterparts. This segregation isnt legally mandated but its structurally ingrained, and it has real consequences for health outcomes, medical education, and systemic equity.

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Shingles vaccine cuts dementia risk by 20%, new study shows

News Medical Health Sciences

A large natural experiment shows that the herpes zoster vaccine reduces dementia diagnoses by 20% over seven years. The findings suggest both viral suppression and immune training may play roles in brain health.

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Motivated to Move: Exercising With a Chronic Condition

Black Health Matters

Living with a chronic condition comes with its own set of challenges. But Yolanda Sarrabo’s, CPT, BCS, experience with multiple myeloma catalyzed transformation. She founded Chronic Fitness , a virtual platform designed to empower those navigating life with chronic conditions. Yolanda is reshaping what wellness means for herself and her clients through fitness, nutrition, and a holistic approach to health.

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': American health gets a pink slip

News Medical Health Sciences

The Department of Health and Human Services underwent an unprecedented purge this week, as thousands of employees from the National Institutes of Health, the FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other agencies across the department were fired, placed on administrative leave, or offered transfers to far-flung Indian Health Service facilities in such places as New Mexico, Montana, and Alaska.

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Montana Leverages Virtual Platform to Optimize Training and Improve Service Delivery Across the State

National Network of Public Health Institutes

Montanas public health system is broad and decentralized, with 60 local and tribal health departments spread across urban centers, rural communities, and remote frontier areas. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Public Health and Safety Division works to ensure that the states public health workforce is as effective as possible by supporting workforce development and training at each of these health departments via their Public Health System Improvement Office (PHSIO).

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Sweetener saccharin revives old antibiotics by breaking bacterial defences

News Medical Health Sciences

Saccharin destabilizes bacterial membranes and interferes with DNA replication, causing lysis and impairing virulence traits. The sweetener also re-sensitizes multidrug-resistant pathogens to antibiotics and disrupts stubborn biofilms.

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Looming budget cuts: What to know when covering Medicaid for older adults 

Association of Health Care Journalists

Cuts to Medicaid could be devastating for a huge portion of low-income people over 65. This joint federal-state program is under a microscope as Congress debates the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and how to offset tax cuts. If the budget passes, it needs to be offset by $880 billion in cuts, making Medicaid a prime target. Many of the proposed budget cuts could reduce or eliminate funding for services like home care, transportation to medical appointments, medication assistance and significantly impac

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Study reveals how female hormones trigger opioid production for pain suppression

News Medical Health Sciences

Scientists have discovered a new mechanism that acts via an immune cell and points toward a different way of treating chronic pain.

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New vaccine concept tackles harmful bacteria in the intestine

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonization of the intestine by harmless microorganisms. This approach could potentially mark a turning point in the antibiotics crisis.

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Smoothies with seeds may improve glycemic control, study shows

News Medical Health Sciences

Blending whole fruits into smoothies may reduce glycemic spikes compared to eating fruit whole or drinking juice, especially when seeds are included. Researchers urge a re-evaluation of public health guidelines that currently limit smoothie intake.

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Western diet causes inflammation, traditional African food protects

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases. Conversely, an African diet rich in vegetables, fiber, and fermented foods has positive effects. This study highlights the significant impact of diet on the immune system and metabolism.

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Key cellular mechanism affecting the function of mRNA vaccines revealed

News Medical Health Sciences

A team of researchers led by Dr. Kim V. Narry, director of the Center for RNA Research at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), has uncovered a key cellular mechanism that affects the function of mRNA vaccines and therapeutics.

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A risky jab and HIV threat put Kerala’s Valanchery in alert mode

The Hindu

The news that 10 injecting drug users in a local body in Malappuram district have tested positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has come as a rude shock to the State.

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How the brain and inner ear are formed

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have developed a method that shows how the nervous system and sensory organs are formed in an embryo. By labeling stem cells with a genetic 'barcode', they have been able to follow the cells' developmental journey and discover how the inner ear is formed in mice. The discovery could provide important insights for future treatment of hearing loss.

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Central team visits Andhra Pradesh’s Narasaraopeta to probe two-year-old’s death due to bird flu

The Hindu

Central team investigates H5N1 case in Narasaopeta, Palnadu district, recommends testing for antibodies among medical staff and patients.

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Machine learning helps construct an evolutionary timeline of bacteria

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have helped to construct a detailed timeline for bacterial evolution, suggesting some bacteria used oxygen long before evolving the ability to produce it through photosynthesis.

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Toxic gallstones fuel gallbladder cancer crisis in Assam, says study

The Hindu

The gallbladder cancer-linked gallstones contain up to 15 times the normal levels of carcinogenic metals, the research led by Tezpur University reveals

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Dutch dietary guidelines could dramatically cut chronic disease rates by 2050

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers investigate the impact of current Dutch dietary guidelines on non-communicable disease rates.

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Sanitation and expanding rotavirus vaccination are key to combating diarrhoeal diseases in India: experts

The Hindu

Diarrhoeal diseases are a significant public health concern in India, particularly for children under five, and are the third leading cause of death in this age group globally, as reported by WHO

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Targeting a key protein outside of the brain could help manage Parkinson's-related heart issues

News Medical Health Sciences

Parkinson's doesn't just affect movement and the brain - it may also impact the heart, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Scientists from Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine suggest that targeting a key protein outside of the brain could help manage Parkinson's-related heart issues.

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Multidisciplinary tumour boards are pivotal to cancer care

The Hindu

While the concept of an MTB was first mentioned in medical literature in the 70s, it has gained widespread acceptance over the past two decades and has become the gold standard in cancer care worldwide

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NUZ-001 shows positive results in human 3D brain model

News Medical Health Sciences

Neurizon Therapeutics Limited(Neurizon), a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to advancing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, is pleased to advise that results from an independent study undertaken in collaboration withTessara Therapeutics(Tessara) will be presented by the groups Principal Scientist and Alzheimers Disease expert, Dr Mark Greenough at the AD/PD 2025 Advances in Sciences & Therapy conference on April 2nd to 3rd.

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‘Funding for TB is in crisis,’ says John Green, author of Everything is Tuberculosis

The Hindu

John Green on the difficult campaign to eradicate a deadly disease.

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Rutgers geneticists uncover fresh insights into progression of polycystic kidney disease

News Medical Health Sciences

For patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a common genetic disorder that ravages the waste-removing organ with cysts, dialysis and transplantation are among the only treatments.

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How Social Media Impacts Psychiatric Symptoms

Evidence Based Living

Social mediahas transformed the way people interact with each other and the world. Across the globe, researchers have documented political, social, emotional, and even health implications related to these ever-evolving platforms.

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Living with fathers strengthens adolescent relationships

News Medical Health Sciences

Children who grow up with their fathers under the same roof tend to feel close to them, forming strong relationships that last through challenging teenage years, according to a new study.

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