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How is Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill changing US taxes and healthcare in 2026?
Big changes are coming in the new year as healthcare subsidies expire and requirements for food assistance take effect.
Fairfax County’s new meals tax starts in 2026. Here’s what diners, businesses should know
If you grab takeout, dine out, or run a food business in Fairfax County, you’ll see a change in 2026: a new meals tax is about to take effect.
New health laws to take effect Jan. 1 in Maryland
New laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2026, are aimed at improving health care in Maryland.
Duke Health limits hospital visitors due to rise in respiratory illness cases locally and nationally
The Duke University Health System stated that hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers will temporarily limit patient visitations, effective Tuesday, Jan. 6. The release added that the restrictions will be reviewed if and when respiratory illness cases decline.
Midlands business owners raise concerns over new liquor liability law
A new law set to take effect this week aims to alleviate the financial strain on bars and restaurants in the state by allowing them to lower the $1 million liqu
Midlands business owners raise concerns over new liquor liability law
A new law set to take effect this week aims to alleviate the financial strain on bars and restaurants in the state by allowing them to lower the $1 million liqu
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
Starting Thursday, Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new restrictions on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits.
Why I'm going to reap the mental health benefits of stargazing in 2026
Navigating the night sky can have a positive effect on our well-being. This will be the year I learn the constellations, resolves Michael Brooks
Stats what needs to happen
The Denver Broncos are one win away from the #1 seed in the AFC. They only need to beat the Los Angeles Chargers who will be resting some starters since the game will not have much of an effect on their playoff seeding. They will be the 5th, 6th or 7th seed depending on the […]
Did reintroducing Wolves to Yellowstone really cause an ecological cascade?
Previous research on the effect of wolves on the food web has been criticized, raising questions about the predator’s role in the Yellowstone ecosystem.
The New Year health-insurance shock facing millions of Americans
Four charts show the effects of expiring subsidies
Why your vitamin D supplements might not be working
A new randomized trial from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center reveals that magnesium may be the missing key to keeping vitamin D levels in balance. The study found that magnesium raised vitamin D in people who were deficient while dialing it down in those with overly high levels—suggesting a powerful regulating effect. This could help explain why vitamin D supplements don’t work the same way for everyone and why past studies linking vitamin D to cancer and heart disease have produced mixed results.
Residents raise concerns over potential health effects from Castaic natural gas leak
While some residents raised concerns over the potential health impact of a natural gas leak in Castaic, Eyewitness News spoke to an expert who explained why they don't have much to worry about.
Even Low Doses of Aspartame Could Have Alarming Health Effects, Study Finds
Zero sugar but at what cost?
Australia’s Star Entertainment sees fresh executive departures as CFO, COO exit
Embattled Australian casino operator Star Entertainment said on Monday its Chief Financial Officer Frank Krile has resigned and will be leaving the firm, effective immediately.
YEAR IN REVIEW: National politics affect daily life in KC Metro
President Donald Trump's second term in office had ripple effects across the country, including here in the Metro. Our roundtable discusses the issues that changed daily life, and what 2026 could hold.
California Politics 360 Full Episode | New laws taking effect in 2026
On California Politics 360, we dive deep into a handful of new laws impacting Californians.
Snowflake's CEO shares his 4 rules for effective meetings
Sridhar Ramaswamy told Business Insider that while "meetings are like bureaucracies," he depends on them to make decisions.
Science & Medicine: Beneficial effects of a keto diet can be enhanced by intermittent breaks
People who eat a strict keto diet are at risk for an accumulation of aged cells in their organs, but taking intermittent breaks from the diet can prevent these detrimental effects.
Legislators move to protect free speech in schools
The bill would take effect before the next academic year.
New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court
A new law taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026 expands CARE Court, a mental health program launched by Gov. Gavin Newsom, to include people diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
This is ‘brain rot,’ a slang term with something to it
Teens talk about their “brain rot” online. While there isn’t data to back it up, per se, experts do have concerns about the effect on kids and adults.
A rare cancer-fighting plant compound has finally been decoded
UBC Okanagan researchers have uncovered how plants create mitraphylline, a rare natural compound linked to anti-cancer effects. By identifying two key enzymes that shape and twist molecules into their final form, the team solved a puzzle that had stumped scientists for years. The discovery could make it far easier to produce mitraphylline and related compounds sustainably. It also highlights plants as master chemists with untapped medical potential.
Seniors taking multiple medications may face unexpected health effects
New study reveals older adults on six or more medications struggle more during rehabilitation recovery, especially those over 80 seeking independence.
Walking in snow can have a surprising effect on your mental health...
Warriors exhibit quick recovery from Draymond-Steve Kerr spat in Christmas win vs. Mavericks
The Golden State Warriors showed no ill effect after Monday's spat between Draymond Green and coach Steve Kerr.
Energy And Entertainment Mergers Now Take Center Stage
On December 7, 2025, Constellation Energy settled a lawsuit previously filed against it by the United States Department of Justice and the State of Texas. The settlement has had the effect of...
This common food ingredient may shape a child’s health for life
Scientists discovered that common food emulsifiers consumed by mother mice altered their offspring’s gut microbiome from the very first weeks of life. These changes interfered with normal immune system training, leading to long-term inflammation. As adults, the offspring were more vulnerable to gut disorders and obesity. The findings suggest that food additives may have hidden, lasting effects beyond those who consume them directly.
This common food ingredient may shape a child’s health for life
Scientists discovered that common food emulsifiers consumed by mother mice altered their offspring’s gut microbiome from the very first weeks of life. These changes interfered with normal immune system training, leading to long-term inflammation. As adults, the offspring were more vulnerable to gut disorders and obesity. The findings suggest that food additives may have hidden, lasting effects beyond those who consume them directly.
Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very
From emancipation to women’s suffrage, civil rights and BLM, mass movement has shaped the arc of US history
This popular painkiller may do more harm than good
Tramadol, a popular opioid often seen as a “safer” painkiller, may not live up to its reputation. A large analysis of clinical trials found that while it does reduce chronic pain, the relief is modest—so small that many patients likely wouldn’t notice much real-world benefit. At the same time, tramadol was linked to a significantly higher risk of serious side effects, especially heart-related problems like chest pain and heart failure, along with common issues such as nausea, dizziness, and sleepiness.
Health care will get more expensive for some in 2026 – and cheaper for others
People covered by Obamacare and Medicaid may see health care costs rise, but for people on Medicare, Biden-era negotiated drug prices are set to go into effect.
Major food chains are reinventing themselves. We ranked their efforts to see who's winning the Great Restaurant Reset.
Many restaurant chains have been undergoing rebranding efforts this year. Business Insider ranked each effort in order of effectiveness.
19 states and D.C. sue HHS over effort to ban transgender care for minors
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
This tiny peptide could help stop brain damage after injury
A four–amino acid peptide called CAQK has shown powerful brain-protective effects in animal models of traumatic brain injury. Delivered through a standard IV, it zeroes in on injured brain tissue, calming inflammation and reducing cell death while improving recovery. The peptide worked in both mice and pigs, whose brains are closer to humans in structure. Researchers are now preparing to move toward early human clinical trials.
Analysis: Extreme redactions undercut Epstein files release
Rather than settling matters, the government’s release of the Epstein files has had the opposite effect.
2025 was the year Xbox died
The Xbox brand effectively died this year. But can it be resurrected as a PC platform?
MIT scientists strip cancer of its sugar shield
Scientists at MIT and Stanford have unveiled a promising new way to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. Their strategy targets a hidden “off switch” that tumors use to stay invisible to immune defenses—special sugar molecules on the cancer cell surface that suppress immune activity. Early tests show it can supercharge immune responses and outperform current antibody therapies.
IFLScience The Big Questions: Can Magic Be Used As A Tool In Science?
What do cybercrime, the placebo effect, and driving have in common? They can all be better understood with a bit of magic.
Physicists made atoms behave like a quantum circuit
Using ultracold atoms and laser light, researchers recreated the behavior of a Josephson junction—an essential component of quantum computers and voltage standards. The appearance of Shapiro steps in this atomic system reveals a deep universality in quantum physics and makes elusive microscopic effects visible for the first time.
Governors’ Health Priorities in 2025
Through emergency response, behavioral health investments, maternal health protections, nutrition innovations, rural health transformation, and workforce development, Governors have demonstrated that effective governance requires evidence-based policymaking, cross-agency coordination, and sustained political will. Governors confronted complex challenges with innovative solutions grounded in evidence and adapted to local contexts. As highlighted at the 2025 Health and Human Services Policy Advisors Institute, states […]
Hochul signs bills into law to regulate kratom drug products in New York
Kratom is a leaf that naturally occurs in Southeast Asia that has mild sedative effects when chewed.
Executive ghostwriter gives LinkedIn makeovers to execs. Here are 4 ways to brag more effectively on your profile.
Jillian Richardson offers professional LinkedIn makeovers, and she has 4 tips on how to brag more on your profile.
Mahmood Mamdani’s 'Slow Poison' centers politics of belonging in postcolonial Uganda : NPR's Book of the Day
Mahmood Mamdani — a professor of government at Columbia University and the father of Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s next mayor — has spent decades researching colonialism and its effects on the African continent. His work is both political and personal, influenced by his own experience in Uganda as an exiled citizen deemed nonindigenous by colonial structures. In today’s episode, Mamdani talks to NPR’s Leila Fadel about his newest book, Slow Poison, an account of colonial legacy in Uganda, the rise of the country’s modern autocrats, and the politics of belonging that surround it all.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday
Science & Medicine: Can acupressure provide a safer pain relief alternative for people with dementia?
Many people dismiss alternative therapies like auricular — which means ear — acupressure as unscientific, but a UT Health San Antonio researcher thinks it may be an effective way to reduce chronic pain for people with dementia that doesn't carry the risks associated with opioid medication.
Sugar-free sweeteners may still be harming your liver
Sorbitol, a popular sugar-free sweetener, may not be as harmless as its label suggests. Researchers found it can be turned into fructose in the liver, triggering effects similar to regular sugar. Gut bacteria can neutralize some of it—but too much sorbitol or glucose can overwhelm that defense. The result: yet another “healthy” sweetener that may stress the liver.
Can cheese protect brain health? This is what the science says
A controversial study suggests that consuming these dairy products may have a protective effect, but experts aren’t so sure
Virginia Tech sharing the ball effectively with Elon on deck
Before conference play begins next week, Virginia Tech has its sights on a fourth straight double-digit win when the Hokies welcome Elon to town Saturday in Blacksburg, Va.
Rep. Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor, won't seek reelection to House
Stefanik, a Republican ally of President Donald Trump, said in a statement that she was confident of her chances in the primary against Bruce Blakeman, a Republican county official in New York City’s suburbs. But she said, “It is not an effective use of our time” to stay in the race.
New-look classifications set for SC high school sports after realignment. Take a look
There are plenty of changes in the latest reclassification that’ll take effect for the next school year.
Justice Melissa Hart to step down from Colorado Supreme Court
Justice Melissa Hart will step down from the Colorado Supreme Court effective Jan. 5, the Judicial Department announced unexpectedly on Friday. Hart has been on an unexplained and unusual leave of absence from the court since Oct. 28. She told Colorado Politics in November that the leave was for “family and personal health reasons,” but provided no […]
CTSI to host three-part virtual mini-series on team science
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) will host a three-part virtual mini-series focused on team science, led by Susan Simkins, director of Team Science with Penn State CTSI. Designed for researchers, staff and leaders working in collaborative environments, the series will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to help teams function more effectively and avoid the misalignment that often can slow down good science.
Oakland's Jack London Square hopes to get business boost with new CA law
A new state law taking effect next year will relax restrictions on the types of businesses the Port of Oakland can lease to. The law's author, State Senator Jesse Arreguin, says he's hopeful it'll help revitalize not just Jack London Square, but the city as a whole.
'Non-Political' Creators Have Outsized Influence on Audience's Politics, Study Finds
Measuring the Joe Rogan effect.
Heading into 2026, Commissioners reaffirm commitment to business community
Douglas County has a strong history of eliminating barriers for business investment, creating effective partnerships, and maintaining a low-tax environment. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners reaffirmed its commitment to…
In aftermath of January wildfires, ER visits surged amid alarming health effects, study finds
For the first time, researchers have been able to study the direct health effects the January wildfires had on Angelenos.
Students apply their knowledge at Britton Science Fair | Morgan Hill Times | Morgan Hill, San Martin, CA
Eighth-graders at Britton Middle School transformed their gymnasium into a showcase of scientific inquiry Dec. 11, presenting projects ranging from lemon-powered batteries to studies on caffeine’s effects on heart rate.
Impact Awards Commend UT Health Science Excellence Across State
"'The effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is,'" said Vice Chancellor Cindy Russell, PhD, quoting Jim Carrey.
Beidas Elected Co-Editor-in-Chief of Implementation Science
Rinad Beidas, PhD, the chair and Ralph Seal Paffenbarger professor of Medical Social Sciences, has been elected the next co-editor-in-chief of Implementation Science, the field’s flagship journal, effective January 1, 2026.
UK to hold inquiry into foreign financial interference in domestic politics
Review, which will focus on effectiveness of political finance laws, follows conviction of former Reform politician for accepting bribes
Steve McCann steps down as CEO of Star Entertainment
Star Entertainment announced today (16 December) that Steve McCann will step down as Group CEO and Managing Director, effective immediately.
Australia’s Star Entertainment CEO Steve McCann steps down
Dec 16 (Reuters) - Embattled casino operator Star Entertainment said on Tuesday that Steve McCann, the group's chief executive officer and managing director, will be leaving the company effective immediately. McCann will be leaving Star after navigati...
Colorado Law Adopting Uniform Utilization Review Standards for Behavioral Health Treatment Goes into Effect January 1, 2026
Colorado House Bill 25-1002, effective January 1, 2026, amends Colorado Revised Statutes § 10-16-104(5.5) to require health benefit plans to use
Arc Raiders is getting festive tomorrow, as new environmental effects liven up outdoor maps
A new map condition is coming to Arc Raiders tomorrow, plus a new community event and departure window for expeditions.
Mirelo raises $41M from Index and a16z to solve AI video's silent problem
Mirelo, a German startup that is building AI to add synced sound effects to videos, has raised a $41 million seed round led by Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.
The impact of the EU's CBAM on business and the carbon-pricing landscape
With the EU's CBAM about to come into full effect, other jurisdictions around the world are exploring introducing border carbon adjustments of their own.
Looking at the Narrative for Golden Entertainment After Go Private Deal and Activist Pressure
Golden Entertainment's stock narrative has shifted as the market recalibrates around a go private deal that effectively anchors fair value at about $30.50 per share. While the fair value estimate and revenue growth outlook remain steady, the slightly higher discount rate signals a modestly increased required return that aligns with the deal driven risk profile. Investors can track these evolving assumptions and stay updated on the changing story behind the stock. Stay updated as the Fair...
Obamacare expiration will have ‘death spiral’ effect on US healthcare
End of subsidies after failed legislation will have serious and damaging impact on entire sector, policy experts say
Small business owners seeing effect of paid parking in Wichita
Owners say the parking is making a difference in sales during the holidays.
The Trump Effect: How One Man’s Politics Rewired Europe
From defense to trade to climate policy, Trump’s second term has shaken Europe’s foundations and forced leaders across the continent to adapt to a new transatlantic reality.
These new 2026 health care laws are taking effect in Pa., N.J. and Del.
Bills on diagnostic breast cancer testing, GLP-1 medications, lead paint and breastfeeding were signed into law.
New study reveals effects of COVID school closures on students' mental health
A new study is providing hard data about just how bad school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic were for children's mental health.
Exodus Looks To Fill The Space-Opera RPG Void Left By Mass Effect
Our first look at gameplay for Archetype’s space epic has arrived.
No one is safe from the world’s next superbugs. Is this new science the solution?
Old antibiotics are losing effectiveness — and new ones aren’t being discovered fast enough. Our best hope to save lives may be AI.
The New WHO Pandemic Treaty and Global Health Governance: Incorporating Common but Differentiated Responsibilities into PABS - Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
On May 20, 2025, the World Health Assembly unanimously adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, an international treaty designed to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. The product of three years of arduous negotiations, the treaty marks a new era of global cooperation in public health. However, core aspects of the agreement remain unresolved—notably the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System, which is intended to ensure equitable access to pandemic-related materials and benefits. To support the successful implementation of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Introduction For the first time, an international treaty has enshrined the principle of “One Health,” the compelling idea that the health of animals, humans, and the environment all contribute to pandemic risks. SARS (2003), H1N1 (2009–10), Ebola (2014–16), and COVID-19 all emerged through zoonotic spillover from animal hosts—respectively, civets, hogs, and bats. Together, they underscore the need for a coordinated, cross-sectoral approach. The Pandemic Agreement responds to this call, requiring state parties to acknowledge the ecological interplay and commit to a comprehensive “One Health” strategy. Specifically, Article 5 charges governments to address “the drivers of pandemics and the emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease at the human-animal-environment interface,” including wild animal markets, deforestation, and antibiotic overuse. Yet the effectiveness of this “One Health” vision depends equally on the free flow of scientific information and data among countries and institutions. Just as environmental and animal health factors have been neglected in past global frameworks, so too has data sharing been marginalized, despite its centrality to timely detection and response. The Pandemic Agreement takes an important step by requiring governments to enhance data collection and cooperate with the World Health Organization (WHO). However, these provisions will remain aspirational without a robust Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex. The PABS system will determine whether countries and researchers can rapidly exchange pathogen samples and genetic data while ensuring equitable access to resulting research and development, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Without such mechanisms, the treaty’s promise to operationalize “One Health” and strengthen global preparedness will risk becoming largely symbolic, echoing earlier failures to translate shared principles into coordinated action. Equity Concerns When the 2025 Health Assembly adopted the Pandemic Agreement, it left the difficult question of access to pathogens and the sharing of resulting benefits to be addressed in a separate agreement. Negotiations on this separate agreement, PABS, are now underway in Geneva. Yet governments remain divided over fundamental questions of equity between the countries that primarily contribute to the system and those that primarily draw from it—and consequently benefit. For example, wildlife in countries bordering the equator is likely to produce PABS materials, but companies in Europe are likely to use them to develop lucrative products. The most likely contributor countries are likely to be those biodiverse countries around the equator, such as Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Indonesia, where the number of human-mammalian viral host interactions is large. Conversely, countries most likely to benefit from this material are those with the technology, investors, and infrastructure to capitalize on genomic data, such as the United States, EU member states, and Japan. This imbalance reflects a broader pattern seen in prior international frameworks. Now, as in the past, the wealthiest countries in the world (a useful heuristic is membership of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)) disproportionately benefit from systems in which pathogens and genomic sequencing data are contributed to a common source. Under the International Agreement on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (the “Plant Treaty” or “Seed Treaty”) and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework, companies from Europe and North America disproportionately withdraw biological samples and data for development into lucrative medical products. Their governments and companies have both statutory and contractual claims to the products that those companies correspondingly produce. PABS appears poised to follow the same pattern. The text calls for strong language on access to pathogens and associated data, but the corresponding benefits that should flow to poorer countries are couched in equivocal or non-binding language. Common but Differentiated Responsibilities To address these inequities, the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” should be formally incorporated into the negotiating agenda of the PABS annex. Common but differentiated responsibilities are often a feature of climate change negotiations. The basic principle is that, even though all countries should reduce carbon emissions, governments that became rich and powerful through massive carbon emissions (e.g., France, the United Kingdom, the United States) should have a greater obligation to address the resulting crises. Applied to PABS, it would require that governments hosting and supporting companies developing lucrative products carry greater obligations toward the cost of running the PABS system; share benefits or final medical products; and transfer technology to help countries worldwide develop their own capacities to innovate and manufacture vaccines during an emergency. For example, an annex could mandate that any company based in an OECD country that withdraws PABS material would be obligated to donate the resulting diagnostics, therapeutics, or vaccines to the WHO during a public health emergency or pandemic. Questions remain about how robust those donations would be, but the principle is that they should deliver highly significant lifesaving benefits to be equitably shared. Theoretically, this approach mirrors the PIP Framework, in which companies withdrawing influenza samples are required to pay half of the operating costs. In practice, however, the framework has fallen short. The PIP Framework Secretariat has struggled to secure payments from companies, with companies often disagreeing over how much is owed. Additionally, without another pandemic influenza to test the strength of the agreement during a public health emergency, corporate compliance with sharing mechanisms remains unknown. Even if these limitations did not characterize the PIP Framework, partially paying for operating expenses does not address the inequity in access to genetic data and pathogen samples that left less developed countries last in line for COVID-19 vaccines (and, before them, H1N1). Common but differentiated responsibilities would go further, addressing governments’ legitimate grievances regarding information sharing. It would make withdrawals of PABS material and resulting products more transparent, building trust across the board. Enforcement and Enduring Success A key implication of this approach is that the governing mechanism of the PABS must have real enforcement authority. The WHO Pandemic Agreement delegates its core governance responsibilities to a Conference of the Parties (COP)—a governing body composed of one representative from each participating government, similar to those established under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. The proposed WHO Pandemic Agreement COP is charged with oversight functions but ultimately possesses no real authority to compel a government to take any action it does not wish to take. The text does not give the COP the ability to, for example, sanction a party that does not comply with either textual obligations or PABS provisions. In other words, there are no effective mechanisms in place to ensure compliance. Perhaps just as significant, establishing a meaningful enforcement mechanism within the PABS system would strengthen the WHO’s credibility and its ability to ensure compliance across global health governance. By setting a precedent for accountability, such a mechanism could enhance the organization’s authority not only within the Pandemic Agreement but also in enforcing the revised International Health Regulations and other frameworks for public health emergencies. Conclusion The PABS annex can—and should—be different. It should establish clear responsibilities for funding as well as for sharing the diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines that result from contributions to the system. The system, in turn, must include a dedicated body empowered to hold governments and the corporations they sponsor accountable for their responsibilities before, during, and after pandemics. Doing so would restore trust in the broader agreement, which was eroded as commitments were repeatedly diluted while parties scrambled to meet their own self-imposed deadlines during the Pandemic Agreement negotiations. A robust PABS Annex would cement a grand social bargain. Wealthier countries and their corporations would gain unimpeded access to scientific information essential for developing and manufacturing lifesaving medical products. As such, they would stand to gain considerable economic benefit. Yet that privilege must be matched with responsibility. The grand bargain must include not only the right to innovate, but also the duty to ensure that innovation serves all. As medical products are developed and produced through collective contributions, every person must have equal access. All human beings deserve an equitable chance to survive—to save their own life, the lives of their families, and the well-being of their communities. … Sam Halabi, JD, MPhil, is the Bette Jacobs Endowed Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Health and the Director of the Center for Transformational Health Law at Georgetown Law. He serves as the co-lead for the WHO’s Working Group on Regulatory Consideration on AI and Health’s training workstream. He earned his JD from Harvard, his MPhil from Oxford, and undergraduate degrees from Kansas State University. Lawrence Gostin, LLD (Hon.), JD, BA, is University Distinguished Professor and Founding Director and Timothy and Linda O’Neill Professor of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. He is the author of Global Health Security: A Blueprint for the Future (Harvard University Press, 2021); Global Health Law (Harvard University Press, 2014); Public Health Law: Power, Duty, Restraint (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2016); Public Health Law and Ethics: A Reader (University of California Press, 3rd ed., 2018); Law and the Health System (Foundation Press, 2014); Principles of Mental Health Law & Practice (Oxford University Press, 2010). He also directs the WHO Collaborating Center at Georgetown University. Image Credit: United States Mission Geneva, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Federal health policy changes could upend coverage across U.S., experts warn | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Significant changes in federal policy slated to take effect in the coming months could disrupt health care coverage, costs, and access to care for millions of people, according to experts who spoke at a Studio event at Harvard Chan School.
We may finally know what a healthy gut microbiome looks like
Our gut microbiome has a huge influence on our overall health, but we haven't been clear on the specific bacteria with good versus bad effects. Now, a study of more than 34,000 people is shedding light on what a healthy gut microbiome actually consists of
Video The effect of energy drinks on heart health
Dr. Tara Narula breaks down a new report on a man who developed high blood pressure, and later suffered a stroke, after drinking eight cans a day.
'Brain scars': The hidden forms of sexism that harm women's health
Subtle sexism that pervades everyday life often gets shrugged off. But research shows it can still have lasting psychological effects – including "thinning" parts of the brain.
‘I blame our party’: Nancy Mace calls out Republicans for being ineffective
GLP-1s may weaken the pelvic floor, impacting women's health –– and their sex lives
GLP-1 side effects like constipation and muscle mass loss can lead to uncomfortable pelvic floor symptoms like bladder leakage and painful sex.
Rage room or yoga class? How to beat anger
Ian Sample hears from science correspondent Nicola Davis, who recently tried out a rage room as a means of channelling her fury, and from Brad Bushman, professor of mass communication and psychology at Ohio State University. Is venting the most effective way to overcome anger, and if not, what is?
ACA approval hits new high: Gallup
More Americans approve of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) than at any point since it took effect more than a decade ago, according to a new Gallup survey. In the survey, released Monday, 57 percent o…
See A Show Under The Dome At The JER Science Center This Holiday Season
WALDORF, Md. – The James E. Richmond Science Center is in the festive spirit with a slate of full dome movies playing this month. “Let it Snow,” featuring classics from Frank Sinatra, Chuck Berry, Brenda Lee and others over animation and special effects will be shown 6:30 p.m., Dec. 10, 16 and 17. At 6:30 p.m., […]
Air Pollution Undermines Health Benefits Of Exercise, Evidence Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution can undermine some of the health benefits active folks expect to derive from regular exercise, a new study says. The protective effect exercise should have on people’s risk of death was cut by half among those ...
Weird Science: Citizen science and monkey sweat help NC researcher determine whether current obsession with skincare routines may be doing more harm than good
Dr. Julie Horvath is the head of the Genomics & Microbiology Research Lab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and also an Associate Research Professor at North Carolina Central University. She’s studying personal hygiene and its effects on the microbes on our skin – by taking samples from people's arm pits and from the underarms of other primates.
“The Matilda Effect”: How Pioneering Women Scientists Have Been Written Out of Science History
Photo via Wikimedia Commons The history of science, like most every history we learn, comes to us as a procession of great, almost exclusively white, men, unbroken but for the occasional token woman—well-deserving of her honors but seemingly anomalous nonetheless. “If you believe the history books,” notes the Timeline series The Matilda Effect, “science is a guy thing.
Chernobyl nuclear site's steel shield is no longer containing radiation effectively after drone strike: IAEA
Ukraine has accused Russia of deliberately targeting the disaster site with a drone strike, which left a 160-square-foot hole in the shield.
Pope Leo sings. So should we. Science says it's good for us.
Humans are, in effect, hardwired to sing and dance, and we likely evolved to do so. In every known culture, evidence exists of music, singing or chanting.
Raptors look to rebound against surging Celtics
The Toronto Raptors are showing the effects of a grueling stretch in the schedule and there is no letup Sunday afternoon when they host the Boston Celtics.
AI deepfakes of real doctors spreading health misinformation on social media
Hundreds of videos on TikTok and elsewhere impersonate experts to sell supplements with unproven effects
The everyday tea that can boost your gut health and reduce inflammation
Rooibos has scientifically proven effects as an antioxidant
New Study Challenges Global Health Advice: Reducing Sweetness Won’t Curb Cravings
A large clinical trial found that changing how much sweetness people consume does not affect their preference for sweet tastes or their metabolic health. Adjusting how much sweetness people consume appears to have no effect on how much they enjoy sweet foods, according to a new clinical trial.
OPINION: MSU needs to address the sports gambling problem
In the sports gambling debate, gambling addiction and its effect both on athletes and bettors is often forgotten. MSU's efforts to address this topic have been lacking.
FDA chief says Biden administration withheld data on heart risk from Covid vaccines
Myocarditis is a known — but small — side effect of the mRNA Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, information that federal agencies have discussed openly since 2021.
The Big Dumper effect! Mariners top list of trending '25 teams
Call it the Big Dumper Effect. The Mariners were the No. 1 trending sports team in the United States in 2025, according to Google's Year in Search. The Mariners beat out the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder and runner-up Indiana Pacers for the top spot on the trending teams list.
Volcanic eruption triggered 'butterfly effect' that led to the Black Death, researchers find
A volcanic eruption in 1345 may have kicked off a series of events that led to the Black Death sweeping through medieval Europe.
One UI 8.5 brings a new look and a time-saving feature to the Calculator app
Samsung is bringing a slightly newer UI design to the stock apps. One of those apps include Calculator, which is getting a depth effect.
Elden Ring Nightreign Undertaker build, Relics, and passives
The best Relics and passive effects for Undertaker in Nightreign.