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Why Dean Karlan, chief economist of USAID, resigned on Tuesday

NPR Health

He was hired in 2022 so the aid agency could get 'more bang for our buck' with its projects. He tried to reach out to help in the rebuilding of the agency. On Tuesday he tendered his resignation.

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2025 COVID-19 Symptoms Are Changing — Here’s What You Need to Know

InHouse Physicians

COVID-19 cases are rising. With indoor gatherings increasing and multiple viruses circulating, staying informed about symptoms and prevention is more important than ever.

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Tablets for tots? Survey says kids watch videos on their own devices by age 2

NPR Health

A.I. is the other big change in the media landscape for kids and parents, the report from Common Sense Media finds.

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Your Heart, Your Health: A Holistic Approach to Cardiovascular Wellness

Family Integrative Medicine

Your heart is at the center of everything you do—from enjoying time with loved ones to embracing life’s adventures. Yet, many people feel overwhelmed by the risk of heart disease and unsure of where to start when it comes to protecting their heart. The good news?

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Did an Alzheimer's drug give Sue and Ken Bell more time? Maybe

NPR Health

Sue Bell became one of the first Alzheimer's patients in the U.S. to receive the drug now marketed as Leqembi. Her husband isn't sure if it made a difference. (Image credit: Michael B.

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In Uncertain Times, Good Compliance and Quality Communication Habits Can Offer a Port in the Storm

FDA Law Blog

By John W.M. Claud The ongoing DOGE-led reductions to the federal workforce and recent sweeping policy changes have spawned many questions for compliance officers and quality managers in FDA-regulated companies. How will the cuts at FDA impact inspections and enforcement? Will there be a heightened appetite for mergers and acquisitions in the space?

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Funding cuts may undermine efforts to connect rural patients and speciatists remotely

NPR Health

One rural Iowa hospital is trying to remotely connect its patients with more specialists from around the state. But cuts to federal funds might disrupt efforts like that.

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NIH partially lifts freeze on funding process for medical research

NPR Health

Thousands of grant applications had been stalled when the Trump administration blocked the National Institutes of Health from posting notices to the Federal Register.

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Some Trump voters want him to rein in health care costs. It's unclear if he will

NPR Health

In polls and focus groups, Trump voters say they want the government to do something about big medical bills. It's a big change from 5 years ago, pollsters say, and may not be on Trump's agenda.

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The Trump administration kills nearly all USAID programs

NPR Health

The Trump administration is terminating thousands of foreign assistance grants and awards, according to a court filing. The move effectively guts the six-decade-old agency.

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