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Jan 26 2026HEALTH

Health Funding Freeze: A Brief Pause or a Cause for Concern?

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently put a temporary hold on $5 billion in public health grants. This move, which lasted only a few hours, was meant to check if the funded activities matched the current administration's goals. The HHS spokesperson, Andrew Nixon, explained that

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Mar 03 2025SCIENCE

A Legend Steps Down: The End of an Era at NIH

A big name in genetics is hanging up his lab coat. Dr. Francis Collins, who led the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for over a decade, has decided to retire. He's been a key player in the fight against COVID-19, helping to develop tests, vaccines, and treatments. Collins, now 74, didn't give a s

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