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A sense of foreboding hangs over the National Institutes of Health

NPR Health

There's widespread confusion and fear among scientists and doctors on the sprawling National Institutes of Health campus and at institutions dependent on the agency's funding.

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Heart health among nursing home residents: The role of telemedicine in bridging care gaps

Sound Physicians

Maintaining optimal heart health for this vulnerable population requires a proactive, comprehensive, and agile approach, which is where Sound Physicians’ post-acute telemedicine can support the efforts of our nursing home partners.

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Families buy more sugary cereal if advertising targets kids, not adults

NPR Health

American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that just nine children's cereal brands advertised directly to kids dominated purchases by families with kids:Cocoa Puffs, Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Honey Nut Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Pebbles, Reese's Puffs, Toast Crunch and Trix.'/> One of the top sources of added sugar in kids' diets is in their breakfast bowls.

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Sports Anchor Hannah Storm Shines Spotlight on the Importance of Genetic Testing 

Myriad Genetics

Hannah Storm is a legendary sports journalist, producer and director who has broken barriers in the sports industry. She is also a breast cancer survivor. Storm was first diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in January 2024 and underwent a lumpectomy shortly after. Her routine mammogram had detected something suspicious, prompting an ultrasound, which lead to a biopsy, which ultimately lead to her diagnosis.

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Even where weed is legal, product safety isn't guaranteed

NPR Health

Most states allow some sale of cannabis, but testing for pesticides and mold in the weed supply varies from one state to another. (Image credit: Kevn J.

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Can the Tropical PRV Have Its Moment (Again?) – Not all Priority Review Vouchers are Created Alike: What the Potential Loss of the Rare Pediatric PRV Could Mean for the Tropical Disease PRV Program

FDA Law Blog

By Faraz Siddiqui & Sara W. Koblitz Last December, Congress narrowly avoided a shutdown by significantly paring down the originally proposed 2025 Appropriations bill, slashing away hundreds of programs and laws. The Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) Priority Review Voucher (PRV) was caught in the crosshair once again. This time, however, the program, which has helped incentivize the development of dozens of pediatric rare disease therapies since 2012, was not renewed.

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Vaping weed is very popular, but users should be aware it carries risks

NPR Health

Chemicals, pesticides and intense concentrations are all things that may be in the liquid versions marijuana that are vaporized and inhaled.

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Louisiana vaccine advocate discouraged by senator's RFK Jr. confirmation

NPR Health

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jennifer Herricks, the founder of Louisiana Families for Vaccines, a group that organized a letter asking Sen. Bill Cassidy to denounce RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination.

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RFK Jr. appears on his way to being Trump's health secretary after a party-line vote

NPR Health

RFK Jr.'s nomination cleared the Senate Finance Committee by a 14-13 party line vote.

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