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Photos: Makeup tests, shoulder cuff health and student presentations

Darryna Guy-Williams, a bioengineering and bio chemistry major, sprays Jenna King, class TA and postdoctorate candidate in chemistry and chemical biology, with a facial hydrating mist in Leila Deravi’s cosmetic chemistry class.

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Apr 10 • 11:34 AM EDT • Health • news.northeastern.edu
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Bitter medicine: How California’s hospital bills end up depressing your take-home pay

Hospitals are suing a state agency that limits their cost increases. Their bills inflate health insurance premiums, leaving employers with less money for wages.

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Apr 10 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • calmatters.org
Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge

Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.

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Apr 10 • 7:00 AM EDT • Health • cnn.com
Meta’s New AI Asked for My Raw Health Data—and Gave Me Terrible Advice

Meta’s Muse Spark model offers to analyze users’ health data, including lab results. Beyond the obvious privacy risks, it’s not a capable stand-in for a real doctor.

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Apr 10 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • wired.com
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Women's health forum in Naples offers free insights from local doctors

The annual Women's Health Forum in Naples offers free educational sessions with 25 local physicians on various health topics.

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Apr 10 • 5:07 AM EDT • Health • naplesnews.com
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Study finds acne scarring linked to mental health impacts; Doctors urge early treatment

Acne scars may affect more than your skin — new research shows deeper impact.

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Apr 9 • 2:21 PM EDT • Health • wcvb.com
Conservative Activists Take Aim At Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship

A new lawsuit filed by a legal advocacy nonprofit says a 35-year-old federal scholarship program that brought Native Hawaiian doctors to the islands is unconstitutional.

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Apr 9 • 6:01 AM EDT • Health • civilbeat.org
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Science history: Doctor hypothesizes that 'transmissible proteins' can cause disease, contradicting a 'central dogma' of molecular biology

Prion diseases, such as "mad cow," are caused by transmissible proteins that were identified in the 1980s.

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Apr 9 • 2:00 AM EDT • Science • livescience.com
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Syrian Doctors Fight Infant Blindness After War

Syrian American ophthalmologists are banding together to improve pediatric tests for retinopathy of prematurity

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Apr 8 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • thinkglobalhealth.org
A public health high point

Record-setting cohort of doctoral graduates highlights expansion, resilience and burgeoning demand

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Apr 8 • 5:46 PM EDT • Health • news.uci.edu
RFK Jr. says he's launching a podcast to expose 'lies' that have made Americans sick

The show will launch next week and feature Kennedy, a longtime anti-vaccine crusader who has reshaped the country’s health policy, in conversation with doctors, scientists and agency staff.

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Apr 8 • 5:19 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
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College of Health Professions’ Audiology Program Achieves No. 18 in Country

The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences ranked No. 18 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report.

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Apr 8 • 5:15 PM EDT • Health • news.uthsc.edu
Unexplained shoulder pain could signal dangerous health condition, doctor warns

While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also signal a dangerous health condition.

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Apr 7 • 7:38 PM EDT • Health • ktvu.com
Mass. food insecurity surging; Doctor warns of growing health impacts

More than one-third of households struggled to access enough food in 2024.

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Apr 7 • 6:22 PM EDT • Health • wcvb.com
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Rural health care in focus: NC lawmakers raise concerns over shortage of nurses, doctors

There aren’t enough nurses and doctors in North Carolina, state leaders say, a problem that’s particularly acute in rural areas. Meanwhile, cuts to Medicaid and other economic factors threaten rural hospital closures.

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Apr 7 • 10:54 AM EDT • Health • wral.com
Lady Gaga 'so sorry' to cancel concert at doctor's urging

Lady Gaga canceled her Montreal Mayhem Ball Tour show due to illness, as advised by her doctor.

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Apr 7 • 8:17 AM EDT • Entertainment • usatoday.com
Study shows support is falling for AI in health care

In a national survey of 1,007 adults, results showed just 42% are open to AI being used as part of their care.

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Apr 7 • 7:05 AM EDT • Health • spectrumnews1.com
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Trump’s immigration crackdown may put doctors out of jobs

Trump administration policy changes are putting a growing number of immigrant doctors in limbo. Some hospitals have already lost doctors, a loss felt across the communities they serve.

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Apr 7 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • cnn.com
Video: Opinion | Who Really Controls Your Health Care?

In the first episode of Times Opinion’s new series “Divided,” a doctor and a former insurance executive confront a central question: Do insurance companies prioritize profit over patient care?

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Apr 7 • 5:02 AM EDT • Health • nytimes.com
Opinion | Health Insurance Companies Care About You. Agree or Disagree?

We put a doctor and a former insurance executive in a room.

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Apr 7 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • nytimes.com
Public trust in AI in health care is slipping, survey finds

Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere—in our jobs, in our homes and at the doctor's office. While the use of AI grows, a new survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center ...

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Apr 7 • 12:10 AM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
Doctors warn that Israel is targeting Lebanon’s health care system, as it did Gaza’s

Israel has increasingly targeted Lebanese first responders and medical centers, forcing several hospitals to evacuate.

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Apr 6 • 9:14 PM EDT • Health • adn.com
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Scientists solve 30-year mystery of a hidden nutrient that protects the brain and fights cancer

Scientists have finally uncovered the missing link in how our bodies absorb queuosine, a rare micronutrient crucial for brain health, memory, stress response, and cancer defense. For decades, researchers suspected a transporter had to exist, but it remained elusive—until now. By identifying the gene SLC35F2 as the gateway into cells, this breakthrough opens new possibilities for therapies and highlights how diet and gut microbes profoundly shape human health.

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Apr 6 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Rising healthcare costs, insurance premiums now worry Americans more than any other domestic issue: poll

Rising health insurance premiums and expired Obamacare subsidies are driving healthcare affordability to the top of Americans' domestic concerns in 2026.

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Apr 6 • 3:52 PM EDT • Health • foxbusiness.com
Doctors warn that Israel is targeting Lebanon's health care system, as it did Gaza's

Since the war between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah reignited on March 2, Israel has pushed deeper into southern Lebanon

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Apr 6 • 3:35 PM EDT • Health • post-gazette.com
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Dr. Peggy Smith continues to serve teen health needs in Houston for more than 50 years

As Women's History Month comes to an end, ABC13 introduces a woman who's been passionate about teen health for more than 50 years.

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Apr 6 • 1:52 PM EDT • Health • abc13.com
'Your doctor, your price': Byron Donalds rolls out health care plan

'We're going to make sure that there is transparency in health care.'

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Apr 6 • 11:16 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
To lower cholesterol, these patients got a one-time tweak to their genes

Doctors have never had so many cholesterol-lowering drugs at their disposal, but getting patients to take them every day is difficult. Gene-editing could open a new frontier.

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Apr 6 • 7:03 AM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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Breaking a sweat isn’t easy: Mental health barriers to physical activity

Exercise has long been referenced as a way to clear the mind, take away stress or combat mental health disorders, according to postdoctoral scholar and research associate in the University of Wisconsin Wellbeing and Exercise Laboratory Madeleine Connolly. Practices such as yoga in India and tai chi in China have connected the mind and body through...

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Apr 6 • 6:59 AM EDT • Health • badgerherald.com
Lawmakers seek permanent funding for referral hotlines connecting families to mental health care

A bill heard by a Rhode Island Senate panel last week would fold funding for telephone hotlines used by pediatricians and family doctors to connect kids and parents to mental health treatment hotlines into a health department program funded by insurer contributions.

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Apr 6 • 5:50 AM EDT • Health • rhodeislandcurrent.com
Bhatti: Republicans must restore, strengthen health care after gutting it

Michigan doctors worry about healthcare cuts by Trump and Republicans, impacting Medicaid and low-income families.

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Apr 5 • 7:00 PM EDT • Health • detroitnews.com
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Doctors volunteer to help Americans cut off from health care by the cost
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Apr 5 • 7:00 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Deadly disease is coming back — doctors say they haven't seen it for ‘years and years’
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Apr 5 • 3:05 PM EDT • Health • nypost.com
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When hospitals become corporations, what happens to patient safety?

In many medical malpractice cases, the public imagines a careless doctor making a single catastrophic mistake. In reality, serious medical errors are often the result of systemic pressures that pus…

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Apr 5 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • thehill.com
Is it okay to eat standing up? A doctor weighs in.

That grab-and-go lunch might be the real problem.

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Apr 5 • 8:01 AM EDT • Science • popsci.com
Commentary: When stars’ plastic surgery is played for your entertainment

Often when I’m scrolling through Instagram, hypnotized by the stream of videos, an actress’ face will cut through the noise. This isn’t a typical clip from a press junket or red carpet. Instead, it will feature side-by-side images of the star, one younger and one more recent. Then a content creator – perhaps a doctor or an aesthetician, sometimes wearing scrubs – will walk me through what cosmetic procedures they think the actress has had. (It’s much rarer that men get this kind of analysis.)

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Apr 4 • 9:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • spokesman.com
Doctor discusses maternal health care as racial disparities persist
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Apr 4 • 7:52 PM EDT • Health • wcnc.com
New cases of a deadly bacterial disease alarm doctors

The Hib vaccine drastically cut cases of a once feared contagious disease. New cases in unvaccinated kids feed concern that Hib may have a resurgence.

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Apr 4 • 2:44 PM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
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Future of healthcare: Could AI someday replace doctors?

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel gives his take on technology’s role in medicine on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

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Apr 4 • 11:19 AM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
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Recurring fevers, mental fog left this father ‘praying for death’

Doctors were stumped by an Oregon man’s deterioration. Then an infectious disease specialist had an aha moment.

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Apr 4 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
TheBodyPro: HIV-associated lipodystrophy persists as a health concern in the modern ART era

Lipodystrophy remains a real and present issue among HIV patients today — both as a legacy matter and as a still-emerging concern with a significant impact.

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Apr 3 • 6:11 PM EDT • Health • eatg.org
I Personally Guarantee You Won't Be Able To Keep A Straight Face While Looking At These 31 Pictures That Are Impossible Not To Laugh At

Just what the doctor ordered.

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Apr 3 • 9:16 AM EDT • Technology • buzzfeed.com
We Asked a Doctor If Omega-3 Supplements Can Support Heart Health

Omega-3 fatty acids are widely known to support heart health, but supplementing with them may not be as effective as getting them from food. Learn whether omega-3 supplements can help boost your heart health.

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Apr 3 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • verywellhealth.com
‘We watched them die before our eyes’: Sudan health workers helpless amid medical shortages

As violence forces tens of thousands to flee Sudan’s South Kordofan state, doctors in a key maternity hospital are facing impossible choices – with too few supplies, too many patients, and lives slipping away.

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Apr 3 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • news.un.org
How gender-affirming care is becoming a political test for top medical groups

The country’s largest organization representing doctors is being pressed by Republican attorneys general on health care for trans youth.

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Apr 3 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • 19thnews.org
'He got screwed': Former UVA Health CEO files defamation suit against lawyers over patient harm allegations

The former head of UVA Health is pushing back against allegations made by more than 30 doctors that his practices, policies, and procedures caused harm to patients.

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Apr 2 • 4:08 PM EDT • Health • wtvr.com
Doctors, nurses arrested in SoCal health care fraud investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday announced what they called a major health care fraud takedown throughout Southern California, which included the arrest of doctors and nurses.

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Apr 2 • 3:21 PM EDT • Health • abc7.com
Vanderbilt Health lung transplant patients, doctors climb highest peak in the Americas

Aconcagua, elevation 22,837 feet, is one of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks in each continent. Two Vanderbilt Health patients participated.

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Apr 2 • 11:28 AM EDT • Health • news.vumc.org
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Sports medicine doctor: How to select your best running shoes

This sports medicine physician, who runs regularly, said finding the right running shoe and not overusing it can help prevent injuries.

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Apr 2 • 6:56 AM EDT • Sports • kxii.com
Sports medicine doctor: How to select your best running shoes

This sports medicine physician, who runs regularly, said finding the right running shoe and not overusing it can help prevent injuries.

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Apr 2 • 6:56 AM EDT • Sports • kolotv.com
Sports medicine doctor: How to select your best running shoes

This sports medicine physician, who runs regularly, said finding the right running shoe and not overusing it can help prevent injuries.

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Apr 2 • 6:56 AM EDT • Sports • kbtx.com
Dayton health dept. launches hub showing community health data

The data includes community health outcomes, environmental measures, emergency preparedness data and more.

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Apr 2 • 6:34 AM EDT • Health • spectrumnews1.com
Doctors blamed her symptoms on motherhood. She actually had mold illness.

Kate Ames spent years battling chronic symptoms like fatigue and joint pain. She later learned there was mold in her home that was making her sick.

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Apr 2 • 6:31 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
A deadly bacterial disease is returning, doctors warn, as vaccination rates fall

Hib once killed 1,000 children a year, permanently disabling many more. Doctors who've never seen the disease say the comeback is changing the way they practice medicine.

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Apr 2 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • nbcnews.com
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New York Is a Hot Spot for Alpha-Gal. Why Doesn’t the State Track Cases?

In more than 10 states, laboratories or doctors must notify the state health authorities of each positive test for a marker of the syndrome.

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Apr 2 • 3:00 AM EDT • Health • nytimes.com
THC vapes used by teens impacting their health, doctors say

A small device, illegal to use in New York until age 21, is having ripple effects on schools.

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Apr 1 • 6:09 PM EDT • Health • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Houston doctor shares infertility journey, urges women to ‘own your health’ at Rebuilding HER conference

Dr. Chi Johnson, a Houston family medicine physician, shared her personal and professional experiences with infertility at the Rebuilding HER conference, highlighting the challenges Black women face in being heard by healthcare providers.

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Apr 1 • 5:10 PM EDT • Health • click2houston.com
Digital heart twins can guide a lifesaving procedure

The "digital twins" helped doctors spot good targets for heart ablation in 10 patients. Months later, all of them are free of sustained faulty rhythms.

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Apr 1 • 5:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencenews.org
Roseanne Barr, 73, fears she will 'die on the surgery table' after doctor told her she has a 'damaged' heart

Roseanne Barr says she isn't interested in getting surgery after a doctor told her she has a 'damaged' heart. The actress said she would prefer to 'just get a heart attack or a stroke' and be put in hospice care.

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Apr 1 • 1:26 PM EDT • Entertainment • ew.com
Raw milk cheese is tied to E. coli outbreak: What to know, according to a doctor

While food safety experts renew warnings not to consume raw milk or cheeses made from it, consumers continue to seek these products. A doctor breaks down the issue.

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Apr 1 • 1:00 PM EDT • Health • cnn.com
Washington doctors are sounding alarm on cannabis health effects, survey shows

More than a decade after recreational cannabis was legalized in Washington, a new survey of health care providers suggests many clinicians are concerned about its effects on patients’ mental health.

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Apr 1 • 7:53 AM EDT • Health • kiro7.com
A slowdown in US visa processing is wreaking havoc on foreign doctors’ lives

Physicians from countries Trump deemed national security threats are reaching the end of their visas without responses to their renewal applications.

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Apr 1 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • politico.com
Health care polling as top issue for first time since 2020: Gallup

Americans are more concerned about the availability and cost of health care than any other domestic issue, reclaiming the top spot for the first time since 2020, according to a new Gallup poll. The…

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Mar 31 • 11:00 AM EDT • Health • thehill.com
He was headed to medical school orientation. Instead, doctors found a brain tumor.

This 24-year-old was about to start medical school. Instead, a visit to the ER down the street turned into a brain tumor diagnosis.

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Mar 31 • 7:01 AM EDT • Health • usatoday.com
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In MA, Doctors’ Day becomes rallying point for health care reform

Facing federal funding cuts and growing primary care shortages, Massachusetts physicians met with legislators on March 25 at the State House.

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Mar 31 • 4:45 AM EDT • Health • metrowestdailynews.com
BMA dismisses Starmer’s 48-hour warning over resident doctors’ strike plan

Prime minister threatens to withdraw NHS training posts for residents doctors if they don’t call off strike

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Mar 31 • 4:36 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Grad student ignites a passion for science in Angolan youth

Doctoral student Cátia Dombaxe is bringing badly needed practical science education to impoverished areas of Angola through the STEAMpact Foundation, a nonprofit she founded in 2024.

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Mar 30 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • news.cornell.edu
When health data lives everywhere: Rethinking privacy outside the EHR

Health privacy risks now extend far beyond medical records governed by HIPAA.

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Mar 30 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • iapp.org
USF doctoral student receives Guy Harvey Fellowship for marine science research

University of South Florida

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Mar 30 • 6:00 PM EDT • Science • usf.edu
Sleep health overlooked: Nearly half of adults haven't talked to their health care professional about sleep

Nearly half of U.S. adults haven’t talked to a health care professional about sleep, according to a new survey from the AASM.

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Mar 30 • 4:13 PM EDT • Health • aasm.org
1% of health insurance tax could fund medical education amid Idaho doctor shortage

Idaho lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to create a dedicated funding stream for medical education as the state faces a doctor shortage.Senate Bill 1420

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Mar 30 • 3:59 PM EDT • Health • idahonews.com
Germany Eyes €60 Billion in Potential Healthcare Cost Cuts

Germany can impose more than €60 billion ($68.8 billion) in cost cuts in its healthcare system by 2030 with measures such as restricting doctors’ pay, reining in drug costs and shifting the financing for welfare recipients.

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Mar 30 • 1:19 PM EDT • Health • bloomberg.com
After a heart attack, beta-blockers are often a lifelong medicine. Maybe they shouldn’t be

For decades, surviving a heart attack has come with a lifelong prescription: Stay on medications called beta-blockers to help protect your heart. But doctors are taking a closer look at whether long-term beta-blocker use is really necessary, especially beyond the first year of recovery.

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Mar 30 • 9:30 AM EDT • Health • cnn.com
Navigating the social media minefield

Scientists and researchers seeking to announce promising findings, exchange ideas or contribute to policy discussions outside of academic circles may find social media an expedient tool.But increasingly, scientists and other professionals are discovering that online platforms can be a double-edged sword: while sharing their work and expertise is crucial for visibility and meeting funder expectations, it also exposes them to baseless criticism and even accusations of spreading false information."It is getting harder and harder for scientists, and researchers in general, to convey their findings without facing attacks on their legitimacy and accuracy of their research," says Valère Ndior, a professor of public law at the University of Western Brittany in Brest, France, who has spent more than a decade studying misinformation on social media. Researchers attempting to challenge deceptive online information may themselves be accused of political bias or not being objective in their research, he explains, adding that some scientists disengage because they feel overwhelmed and unable to sustain meaningful dialogue. "It is quite sad to see in some instances that researchers end up leaving social media altogether because they feel like the pressure is getting too intense or feel threatened," he says.Ndior, a past president of the Francophone Network of International Law, is also involved in European efforts to make science and research findings more accessible to the public. As an ambassador for the Science Comes to Town (SCTT) project, he has participated in recent discussions on public perceptions of science and online misinformation. The European Commission-funded initiative connects Brest and two other cities — Kiel in Germany and Split in Croatia — and aims to strengthen ties between communities, universities and research institutions to promote science awareness and cooperation across Europe.Coordinated campaigns around contentious topicsNdior draws a clear distinction between critical thinking and thoughtless criticism. Yet he sees online discussions being increasingly shaped by suspicious behaviour and coordinated information campaigns — including "raids" aimed at dominating discussions and "astroturfing," where small groups act as larger movements to sway debates. Tracking these patterns has become harder because some platforms have restricted data or charge for it, despite provisions of the European Union's Digital Securities Act aimed at ensuring researchers can have access to such data. According to Ndior, "platforms became more reluctant from the moment access to data became a legal requirement rather than a voluntary initiative."Unfounded claims and scepticism about science existed long before Internet chat groups. But the noticeable rise in online hostility has intensified around contentious topics, such as the coronavirus pandemic and climate change, alongside the weakening of gatekeepers to moderate content.For Ndior, dubious claims about pandemic countermeasures and vaccine safety highlighted the struggle between "balancing freedom of expression and the protection of public health and order." Efforts to remove social media content deemed false or risky for public health triggered accusations of censorship and the silencing of legitimate discussion, and in some cases, legal challenges.Concerns about attacks on the credibility of scientists and researchers have generated a flurry of academic papers in recent years and prompted professional communities to address ways to counter online attacks. Such unease extends to the generation that has grown up with digital media. Ndior points out that his students, some of whom research artificial intelligence regulation, hate speech, online surveillance and other controversial topics, hesitate to share their work or viewpoints online. "Many of them don't want to expose themselves too much because they don't feel ready to be faced with the backlash of other people criticising their research," he explains.Safer harbours for engagementLegal challenges against false or defamatory posts are not necessarily a solution — especially given the trans-jurisdictional nature of the Internet. Lawsuits also take time and money, and if they fail, can be counterproductive. Instead, Ndior advises scientists and researchers to be selective in how and where they communicate. Professional online platforms and moderated discussion spaces offer a better environment for engagement. He also highlights the value of more traditional formats, such as radio interviews and in-person discussions at schools, libraries and science fairs, which encourage dialogue with the public. "Personal contact makes a big difference," he says, while acknowledging that these approaches lack the global reach of social media.Ndior’s interest in digital law and online misinformation stems from his time as a doctoral student in international law in the early days of social media. He began analysing posts from governments and heads of state to determine if they could be considered official and thus used as evidence in litigation. His work attracted media attention and led to conference and speaking invitations. "This was not part of my plan," he says, "but this is what happens as a researcher — your interest is sparked by a certain event or phenomenon, and it suddenly becomes your focus."Ndior believes SCTT provides "a double benefit" for researchers, enabling them to connect with peers and interact with the public. "There is a wide community of people who are not in academia who are critical thinkers looking for opportunities to ask questions, to get information and contribute their ideas,” he says. "I really value that kind of feedback."Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

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Mar 29 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencebusiness.net
Navigating the social media minefield

Scientists and researchers seeking to announce promising findings, exchange ideas or contribute to policy discussions outside of academic circles may find social media an expedient tool.But increasingly, scientists and other professionals are discovering that online platforms can be a double-edged sword: while sharing their work and expertise is crucial for visibility and meeting funder expectations, it also exposes them to baseless criticism and even accusations of spreading false information."It is getting harder and harder for scientists, and researchers in general, to convey their findings without facing attacks on their legitimacy and accuracy of their research," says Valère Ndior, a professor of public law at the University of Western Brittany in Brest, France, who has spent more than a decade studying misinformation on social media. Researchers attempting to challenge deceptive online information may themselves be accused of political bias or not being objective in their research, he explains, adding that some scientists disengage because they feel overwhelmed and unable to sustain meaningful dialogue. "It is quite sad to see in some instances that researchers end up leaving social media altogether because they feel like the pressure is getting too intense or feel threatened," he says.Ndior, a past president of the Francophone Network of International Law, is also involved in European efforts to make science and research findings more accessible to the public. As an ambassador for the Science Comes to Town (SCTT) project, he has participated in recent discussions on public perceptions of science and online misinformation. The European Commission-funded initiative connects Brest and two other cities — Kiel in Germany and Split in Croatia — and aims to strengthen ties between communities, universities and research institutions to promote science awareness and cooperation across Europe.Coordinated campaigns around contentious topicsNdior draws a clear distinction between critical thinking and thoughtless criticism. Yet he sees online discussions being increasingly shaped by suspicious behaviour and coordinated information campaigns — including "raids" aimed at dominating discussions and "astroturfing," where small groups act as larger movements to sway debates. Tracking these patterns has become harder because some platforms have restricted data or charge for it, despite provisions of the European Union's Digital Securities Act aimed at ensuring researchers can have access to such data. According to Ndior, "platforms became more reluctant from the moment access to data became a legal requirement rather than a voluntary initiative."Unfounded claims and scepticism about science existed long before Internet chat groups. But the noticeable rise in online hostility has intensified around contentious topics, such as the coronavirus pandemic and climate change, alongside the weakening of gatekeepers to moderate content.For Ndior, dubious claims about pandemic countermeasures and vaccine safety highlighted the struggle between "balancing freedom of expression and the protection of public health and order." Efforts to remove social media content deemed false or risky for public health triggered accusations of censorship and the silencing of legitimate discussion, and in some cases, legal challenges.Concerns about attacks on the credibility of scientists and researchers have generated a flurry of academic papers in recent years and prompted professional communities to address ways to counter online attacks. Such unease extends to the generation that has grown up with digital media. Ndior points out that his students, some of whom research artificial intelligence regulation, hate speech, online surveillance and other controversial topics, hesitate to share their work or viewpoints online. "Many of them don't want to expose themselves too much because they don't feel ready to be faced with the backlash of other people criticising their research," he explains.Safer harbours for engagementLegal challenges against false or defamatory posts are not necessarily a solution — especially given the trans-jurisdictional nature of the Internet. Lawsuits also take time and money, and if they fail, can be counterproductive. Instead, Ndior advises scientists and researchers to be selective in how and where they communicate. Professional online platforms and moderated discussion spaces offer a better environment for engagement. He also highlights the value of more traditional formats, such as radio interviews and in-person discussions at schools, libraries and science fairs, which encourage dialogue with the public. "Personal contact makes a big difference," he says, while acknowledging that these approaches lack the global reach of social media.Ndior’s interest in digital law and online misinformation stems from his time as a doctoral student in international law in the early days of social media. He began analysing posts from governments and heads of state to determine if they could be considered official and thus used as evidence in litigation. His work attracted media attention and led to conference and speaking invitations. "This was not part of my plan," he says, "but this is what happens as a researcher — your interest is sparked by a certain event or phenomenon, and it suddenly becomes your focus."Ndior believes SCTT provides "a double benefit" for researchers, enabling them to connect with peers and interact with the public. "There is a wide community of people who are not in academia who are critical thinkers looking for opportunities to ask questions, to get information and contribute their ideas,” he says. "I really value that kind of feedback."Science|Business, which connects policymakers, academics and industry through its news reporting, analysis and events, is an SCTT partner.

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